There is a large volume of writing and revising through journals and projects. Typical projects are cooperative in nature, blending literature, writing, and art, and integrating learned with new skills so that students are constantly reinforcing and building on what they know. The course culminates in a major portfolio project which requires students to draw on previous writing, editing work until it is ready for the final portfolio project presentation. This course deals with world and English literature from ancient Greece to the present. The student will learn the fundamentals of college-level literature and composition.
Emphasis is placed on critical analysis and an in-depth knowledge of literary devices.
May. Typical projects include the reading of important works of literature followed by the writing of literary analysis, compositions, research papers, and creative projects. A rigorous literature program that includes required summer reading and a college-level grading policy separate this course from regular and honors courses. English 1-4 This course deals with creative thinking and writing. Students will also have opportunities to share their ideas and their writing with others. Typical projects include a children's picture book, poetry projects, a one-act play, and a literary magazine.