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Students identified as academically gifted may enroll in the Gifted Honors English course, which offers both gifted programming components and high school English credit. The class has a seminar format which allows students to participate actively in their learning. The teacher serves as a facilitator, using the Socratic method to elicit critical inquiry. Instruction is often individualized to accommodate various learning styles and interests and to incorporate a variety of primary sources and community resources.
This course extends on learning from the ALPHA and SIGMA programs and allows students to continue building skills in the following areas:
critical and creative thinking
oral and written communication
problem solving
analytical reading and writing
inquiry and research
affective education and leadership
Sample curriculum activities for all levels of Gifted Honors English include:
creative and expository writing
Future Problem Solving
literary analysis
independent research
debate and mock trial
community action and service projects
Permission to enroll in and to continue in Gifted Honors English is based on student performance and teacher recommendation.
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