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Humanities
Deborah Feigenson
Middle School English Language Arts and Social Studies Chair
The 6th grade Humanities program is committed to fostering the growth of pre-adolescents into informed and compassionate individuals. We explore the theme of Identity through a variety of texts, including novels, graphic novels, visuals, and multimedia, we strive to equip students with the critical skills necessary to analyze historical and current events, enabling a deeper understanding of the world they inhabit. By cultivating a love for reading and teaching effective communication through writing, speaking, and listening we aim to lay the foundation for a lifelong journey of learning and personal growth. Humanities is an English and Social Studies combined course.
Core Skills
- Analysis of Literature, Primary and Secondary sources
- Critical Reading: comprehension, context, vocabulary, bias, point of view, and argument
- Critical Writing: developing a thesis, drafting, outlining, revising, and editing
- Collaborative and Independent Project Work
- Independent Reading
- Communal Discussion Skills
- Presentation Skills
Themes of the Curriculum
Windows and Mirrors
Students examine how personal and community identities in literature and history are formed and challenged.
The Power of Stories and Questions
How do personal and community identities in literature and history form, and how are those identities challenged?
Program Highlights