In debate, students must present arguments and evidence in a highly structured format, which emphasizes research and critical thinking. Materials are taken from language arts, fine arts and social sciences. Writing includes the critical essay. This course helps students learn and apply skills related to news writing, editing, financing, and presentation. This course is designed for seniors who wish to take multiple English courses without repeating materials.
Emphasis is on contemporary issues in modern fiction and non-fiction.
This course fulfills an elective credit or graduation requirement, but not an English credit for English grade 12. This course is offered at Frederick High School. Emphasis is on refinement of expository writing techniques including the writing of thesis, selection of supporting details, and organization of ideas. Literary works and excerpts are used as models and sources for writing based on student needs and backgrounds. Merit Objectives of this course offered only at the Career and Technology Center include an examination of oral language choices, the use of specialized reference material, and distinguishing between fact and interference.