Drama All students taking English III study Macbeth. This segment of the course can either build upon or lead into the Little Mike and The Catcher in the Rye assignments. Little Mike and Inquiry into Character Students view a film which presents a character whose actions often conflict with his words. The assignments associated with viewing this documentary demand careful attention to detail, to words, to action, and to the filmmaker's representation. The Catcher in the Rye Students read the complete text of this novel which, like Little Mike , features a narrator busy with self-definition.
Students can use tape players to follow along with a spoken version of the complete text.
Reading Nonfiction Students read several non-fiction pieces which profile particular individuals. In addition to these pieces, profiles taken from Casco Bay Weekly and other nonfiction sources are sometimes used. Students learn to appreciate how characters are drawn in text, how interviews result in information, and how authentic scenes are represented. These assignments allow students to plan and complete a draft then revise and edit their work into a finished piece. Students are made familiar with strategies for on-demand writing.