Literature: The Great Books We love reading, and, most of all, we love sharing that love of reading with new students. A study of literature allows students to delve into new lives and new perspectives, to understand moral decision-making exemplified in specific characters and situations, and to inspire students to consider their own character and would-be decisions. In middle school, the first principle of literature is to read as readers first, getting lost in the story and the struggle. In high school, students begin to read as scholars also, analyzing both the literary techniques and the historical, social, and philosophic concepts of a book.
Literature Units: Great Books that Shape Humanity • Novel Study • Short Stories • Dramatic Plays • Poetry • Informational Text • Thematic Units • Memoirs and Biographies Book reflections: Students independently read, reflect, and share 4 books per year Writing Mechanics and Units: (as needed to build skills and prepare students for submitting mastery work) • Creative Writing • Research Writing • Literary Analysis • Creative Writing • Poetry Writing • Journalistic Writing • Professional Communication World Language Study Personal Statement: Students create a personal statement in preparation for moving up to high school • Personal Narratives • Persuasive Writing
Literature and Expression
Writing and Communication
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