Mary C. Elmore
To enhance reading comprehension and stamina of various genres of text through active reading strategies.
To create excitement and enthusiasm for researching through the vehicle of choice
To raise awareness to the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing and provide strategies to avoid the latter
To foster self-reflection through the active reading of exemplary texts
To make meaningful pedagogical connections between reading and writing.
To strengthen writing fluency, elaboration and organization by way of reading exemplary texts.
To develop critical thinking skills by way of assessing and evaluating case studies and drawing conclusions supported by evidence
To view the events which occurred in a far off community as relevant and noteworthy to one's own community and life
To extend the meaning and apply the lessons expressed in text to one's own life through a mixing of devices given in both fiction, non-fiction and film.
To facilitate creativity and ingenuity
To authentically assess each student's progress in reading and writing by way of project-based activities.
To strengthen social interactions and communication skills among students in a variety of settings.
