High school courses

In this class, students apply the writing process to creative fiction writing. Prepare to investigate, evaluate and demonstrate your understanding of key elements of fiction including plot, theme, character development, dialogue, setting, tone, sensory language, and author's purpose. Introduction to Fiction culminates with the development of a story outline that can later be transformed into a full-length story or novel.

Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of British literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and socialscience. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes, structural features, and narrative literary elements and devices. Students produce writing and projects in response to literature, including biographical/ autobiographical, creative, persuasive, literary analysis, technical, and research.

Students learn the art of persuasive writing, backed by careful research, and presented in an effective manner that is free of logical fallacies. They distinguish persuasive writing from other types of compositionsand learn how to apply persuasive writing and common textual features. They apply understanding of the effects of audience and purpose on persuasive writing. Students also evaluate persuasive writing and speaking for reputability, logic, and presentation.