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Public Speaking & Human Communication- (MS & HS) In this course, students will learn the
methodology of human communication. Course work will cover both the theory and
implementation of successful public speaking, in its many forms (persuasive, demonstrational,
impromptu, interpretive, and others). This is done through readings, workshops, research, peer
critiques, and class presentations. Instructor: Abigail Ford

Movies as Literature (HS) - This is a full High School English course which includes both
literature and composition. The fun twist is that classic movies provide the literature. As the
author states, “The emphasis in this course is on directing students to make inferences, draw
conclusions, and identify and interpret figurative language as they study character, plot, theme
and various literary and film techniques.” (Kathryn Stout) The movies to be studied are Shane,
Friendly Persuasion, The Quiet Man, The Music Man, E.T., Maltese Falcon, Rear Window,
Emma, The Philadelphia Story, To Kill a Mockingbird, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Henry V, and
Chariots of Fire. Text: Movies as Literature, Student Workbook, by Kathryn and Richard Stout
ISBN-10: 1-891975-12-9, ISBN-13: 978-1-891975-12-7 Students will also need to watch each
movie once at home before we watch and discuss it in class. Movies can be purchased, rented,
borrowed from the library, or rented from the Quest library. Almost all are available to stream
from Amazon for a low cost. Instructor: Karen Roat

Creative Writing & Composition (HS) - In this course, your high schooler will learn how to
write engaging fiction by developing characters, description, setting, plot, conflict, dialogue,
scenes, word choice, and strong beginnings and endings. It promises to be a very interactive
class. Required texts: Writing Fiction [in High School]: Bringing Your Stories to Life! by Sharon
Watson and The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick. Instructor: Keira Moody

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Junior/Senior Honors English (Writing Emphasis) (HS, 9 & 10 by approval) - An
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accelerated course that requires students to think deeply and richly about both fiction and
non-fiction, this course offers a blend of classic and contemporary works from authors of
diverse backgrounds. Thus, students will be exposed to authors ranging from Shakespeare to
Rudolfo Anaya. This course places a heavy emphasis on a variety of writing/reading skills. It
further develops students’ vocabulary, grammar, and habits of mind and thinking skills. As
well, students, individually as well as collaboratively, will conduct/write several in-depth
research papers. Required Textbooks: pending Instructor: Eric Carey

English 1 (Writing emphasis) (HS) - Does the writing process give you the blues? Do you try
to avoid it? Or Do you just plain hate writing? In English 1, we will take the complicate out of
the very simple process of writing. Using fun activities and simplified questions, we’ll make the
beauty of writing come alive in this beginning 9/10 grade course. This course will explore
expository, narrative, research, argumentative and professional writing styles. Please expect
to have weekly homework in both reading and writing in addition to formal writing assignments
throughout the year. Required Texts: pending. You will also need reliable home internet
access for the short stories & poems we will be reading this year. Instructor: Jennifer Paolini.

English 2 Honors (Literature & Writing) - **May Be Offered 2019-2020** This course is for
students beginning their second year of high school Language Arts. This is an upper level
course and will focus on close reading, literary analysis, and response to literature through
writing. Please expect to have weekly homework in both reading and writing in addition to
about four formal writing assignments throughout the year. The texts you will need to acquire
for this course are: pending. You will also need reliable home internet access for the short
stories & poems we will be reading this year. Instructor: Pending