In this student-centered class, students will begin with a foundational focus on developing writing skills. Writing skills will focus largely on grammar, syntax, sentence composition, paragraphs, source citation, and essays, using various steps of the writing process to build on communicating ideas through informal and formal tone. Classes will have a literary focus, with students delving into an in-depth study of two novels in addition to a number of canonical shorts stories and a play. Throughout the year, students will also work towards initiating and participating effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, such as Socratic Seminars, and build their ability to pose and respond to higher-order thinking questions that encourage making connections and challenging ideas.

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