English - Fiction, Creative Non Fiction
and Poetry
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This course
examines and encourages students to delve into the creative
process. BY comparing forms within the genres of
fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, students will
learn the techniques used in classical and contemporary
writing. These techniques will serve as building blocks for
students to build upon creatively. Additionally, students
will gain experience with writing descriptive and analytical
essays about short stories, poems and essays while polishing
vocabulary and grammar skills.
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READING
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SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
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VOCABULARY
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Readings:
Best
American Short Stories of the Century
Modern
American Memoirs
Poetry 180
The Making of a Poem |
The MLA
Handbook, 6th ed.
Assorted short stories and films |
Students are responsible for words chosen from context. |
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LITERARY COMPREHENSION
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WRITING/MECHANICS
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STUDY SKILLS
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Students will confront readings as writers. Students will
understand that themes in a work of art are crafted by style
as well as by content; that a good artist can evoke a theme
in multiple ways; and that close attention to features of
diction or structure will enhance their appreciation of
art.
Content knowledge pursued includes
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Read the texts (visual and written) closely and critically in
order to analyze carefully for meaning and theme
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Develop original, valid analyses, arguments and conclusions
about texts
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Articulate arguments and conclusions effectively, both
verbally and in writing
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Analysis of texts that demonstrates both accurate
understanding and critical thinking.
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Students will
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pose appropriately complex and valid thesis
statements
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identify and apply advanced literary terms and
devices
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write accurately and clearly, with confidence, rich detail
and originality of insight, ultimately developing one’s
own style in both analytical and creative writing
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identify and correct
grammar errors.
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Students will
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pose appropriate questions to better understand an
assignment.
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demonstrate effective and productive
time-management, organization of resources, note-taking
skills, and independent preparation.
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
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TECHNOLOGY
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RESEARCH
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The students will
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Pay respectful
attention to teachers, to peers, and to the opinions of
others.
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Confidently
articulate opinions during presentations and debates.
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Ask analytical, generative, and evaluative questions that
promote an authentic dialogue in class discussions.
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Participate meaningfully in class discussions
and activities.
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Discuss each
reading.
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Offer
constructive, well thought-out criticism of classmates’
creative pieces.
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The students
will
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Use online resources to support ongoing academic
development.
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Discriminate in the use of source material, electronic or print.
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Continue to effectively use file management techniques.
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Demonstrate
proficiency in word processing and formatting of documents.
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The students
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Review guidelines concerning plagiarism;
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Review MLA documentation techniques.
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Incorporate research material into expository writing,
balanced with student’s own conclusions and thoughts.
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