This course is designed for the student to develop confidence with self-expression, by utilizing the seminars, oral presentations, debates, drama, video, photography, essays, play-writing, poetry, and short stories; it also explores related accounts of historical and philosophical material through literature utilizing components of style, genre, characterization, interpretation, and the art of discussion. Reading and writing strategy instruction focuses on literary and informational texts, as well as success in real world applications. Students are introduced to various genres of literature and encouraged to demonstrate their own creativity through art, literature and music.
