To educate means. . .

mid-15c., from L. educatus, pp. of educare "bring

up, rear, educate," which is related to educere "bring

out," from ex- "out" + ducere "to lead" (see duke).

Meaning "provide schooling" is first attested 1588 in

Shakespeare.

“This is going to be on the test…”

English/Communications is. . .

Developing a format/etiquette for class discussions/debates/presentations/bathroom behavior

Immersion journalism/nonfiction projects (native plants field guide, bike shop, trail building, elders documentary)

writing effectively or more effectively

on the pulse of current events (cross-referencing news sources)

Everythingfrom classics to comics (language artistry, cultural studies, how archetypes/themes play out in real life)

any or all subjects a student is drawn towards.

A creative outlet: poetry, fiction, story, essay composition, blogging, networking, texting, gossiping.

The “Bass Guitar” of all other subjects

Early American Fiddle Tunes

O Brother Where Art Thou?

Follows plotline of Homer’s Odyssey

Music of The Princess and the Frog

Input

Web Sources

Novels

Short Stories

Current Events Articles

Documentaries

Magazines

Music Videos

CD’s, Photos

Essays

Lyrics

Guest Performers

Clips and Feature length Movies

Output

Video:

music/documentary/impressionistic/lyrical/photography

Writing: articles, interviews, essays (compare/contrast,

persuasive, personal narrative, expository, technical)

explore and analyze lyrics for literary elements

Performance: music, oral presentation, etc.

Class projects where creative work/information is compiled onto a web “special edition,” evening

performance or bound book.(ORIGINS)