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, spoken word poetry, project work, discussions, and presentations.
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 non-fiction. 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
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