This class is designed for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. The students will study all genres through video, group sessions, dramas and creative projects. Students will get a chance to show creative abilities in writing, public speaking and acting. These classes cover an in-depthstudy of literacy works and the authors from many cultures. Students read and discuss short stories and parts of novels to evaluate author s writing style.
Emphasis is placed on developing headlines, writing leads and avoiding cliches.
Computer skills required. Advanced Composition Students will learn to write narrative, descriptive and expository college level compositions. This is a community based course. Students will be assigned to an elementary school to work as a teacher s aide to one of the teachers to help an elementary school student with reading, math, writing, spelling and computer skills.