Literature and Composition 7
Emphasizing vocabulary, parts of speech and essay structure, this class is designed to build the foundation required to create strong
writers. Literary works of fiction, nonfiction and drama (e.g. Poe, Stevenson, Orne Jewett, Frank, Hansberry) and poetry (e.g. Frost,
Hughes) are read and analyzed.
Grade: 7
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Literature and Composition 8
This class builds on Grammar & Composition 7 further emphasizing the elements of writing to reinforce strong writing skills in both
expository and creative writing. Sandburg, Shelley and Browning (Poetry) and Hemingway, O’Henry, Orwell, Poe and Crane (Literature)
are representative authors of this class which builds on English 7’s foundation of literary analysis and critical thinking skills.
Grade: 8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: English 7
Beginning Speech
Beginning Speech will introduce students to the various facets of both interpersonal communication and public speaking. Emphasis will
be on becoming comfortable speaking in front of an audience, the art of good listening, memorization and voice inflection.
Grade: 7-8 (Elective)
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Classic Graphic Novels
This course will provide opportunity for students to explore the classics through the genre of the graphic novel. The goal of the course is
for students to develop a love of reading, appreciation of the classics and an understanding of the graphic novel.
Grade: 7-8 (Elective)
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Emphasizing vocabulary, parts of speech and essay structure, this class is designed to build the foundation required to create strong
writers. Literary works of fiction, nonfiction and drama (e.g. Poe, Stevenson, Orne Jewett, Frank, Hansberry) and poetry (e.g. Frost,
Hughes) are read and analyzed.
Grade: 7
Length: Year
Prerequisite: None
Literature and Composition 8
This class builds on Grammar & Composition 7 further emphasizing the elements of writing to reinforce strong writing skills in both
expository and creative writing. Sandburg, Shelley and Browning (Poetry) and Hemingway, O’Henry, Orwell, Poe and Crane (Literature)
are representative authors of this class which builds on English 7’s foundation of literary analysis and critical thinking skills.
Grade: 8
Length: Year
Prerequisite: English 7
Beginning Speech
Beginning Speech will introduce students to the various facets of both interpersonal communication and public speaking. Emphasis will
be on becoming comfortable speaking in front of an audience, the art of good listening, memorization and voice inflection.
Grade: 7-8 (Elective)
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Classic Graphic Novels
This course will provide opportunity for students to explore the classics through the genre of the graphic novel. The goal of the course is
for students to develop a love of reading, appreciation of the classics and an understanding of the graphic novel.
Grade: 7-8 (Elective)
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
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