Second semester - Literature including short stories by authors such as London, Twain, Kjelgaurd and Kipling, poetry by poets such as Millay and Frost, dramas by Simon, Barrie and Buck, the novel Old Yeller by Gipson and a mythology unit inclusive of Greek and Norse gods and goddesses. Spelling and Vocabulary continue this semester. Compositions are descriptive, narrative and expository nature. Spelling and vocabulary are studied all year. Composition is emphasized by reviewing the limiting of topics, brain storming for specific details, outlining and organizing papers.
Organizational patterns used are spatial, chronological and order of importance.
Their papers are generally expository. Projects include money management simulations, garment construction, meal planning, and preparation, and observation of children. This course will address nutrition and wellness practices to promote individual and family well being throughout the life span. Grades 10-11 Advanced Foods II Foreign foods, foods from different geographic regions of the U.S., and advanced food preparations skills are featured. Specialty cooking includes cakes, pastries, breads, sugar cookery.