http://www.newvistaschool.org Knowledge Self-Advocacy Success Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:59:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en http://www.newvistaschool.org/2008/09/17/693 http://www.newvistaschool.org/2008/09/17/693#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:43:17 +0000 Ms. Lane http://www.newvistaschool.org/?p=693 World Literature Grades 9 - 12 (Full Year)
World literature is a general survey of literature from around the world throughout history. Its emphasis is on critical thinking, reading, and writing. Students use a core text to study short stories, epic poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and Shakespeare. Emphasis is placed on an autobiographical writing project in which they will gain a greater understanding of both themselves and the finer points of writing. Students will participate in interactive discussions, small group work, semi-independent projects, and individual work. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and comprehension of texts and writing skills through quizzes, tests, projects, and essays, and homework. Placement: Per Teacher recommendation and/or passing of English 3B.

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