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The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse , complex ideas about identity , others , and the world
• People understand text differently depending on their world views and perspectives
• Texts are socially , culturally , geographically , and historically constructed ; language shapes ideas and influences others
• Questioning what we hear , read , and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens
• Voice is powerful and evocative
Assignments are assessed using Standards-Based Grading to help students set specific goals to see progress in their skills over the course of the year . Assignments may include formative and summative analytical paragraphs , essays , creative and other compositional pieces , debate , spoken word poetry , drama performances , project work , discussions , presentations , and public speaking .
Creative Writing 11
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Literary Studies and Creative Writing 10 or Literary Studies and Spoken Language 10 4 credits Full year Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
Creative Writing 11 allows students to refine their creative and analytical writing skills and develop a deeper understanding of the strategies writers use in the construction of texts . The course provides students with opportunities to explore personal and cultural identities , memory , and other themes through the close study of fictional and nonfictional texts from a variety of genres . To prepare for the more sophisticated writing required in English Studies 12 , students will review the components of advanced grammar and syntax , paying particular attention to the importance of clarity and precision . It is a course that uses the Harkness method , as well as online , inquiry , and project-based teaching and learning strategies to enable students to refine their writing and thinking skills . In a collaborative and supportive community , students will build confidence in their ability to produce their own works of fiction and nonfiction . Creative Writing 11 is grounded in the exploration and application of writing processes , inviting students to revise continually as they reflect on , adjust , and extend their writing skills .
The Big Ideas explored in this course are :
• The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse , complex ideas about identity , others , and the world
• Texts are socially , culturally , geographically , and historically constructed
• Language shapes ideas and influences others
• Creative writers take risks and persevere ; creative writers are observant of the world
• Writers write for authentic audiences and real-world purposes
Assessments may include written sketches , short stories , poems , and analytical writing assignments , as well as discussions and presentations .
Composition 11
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
Literary Studies and Creative Writing 10 or Literary Studies and Spoken Language 10 4 credits Full year Classroom-based , using the Harkness method and other instructional strategies
Composition 11 is designed to support students as they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts from many disciplines and historical periods . In the pursuit of this goal , students will further their understanding of rhetoric and the craft of developing evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays . Throughout the course ,