"Our stories don't have to be elaborate or highly dramatic to be powerful-they just have to be about us. When we share them with others, we let ourselves be known and understood." Richard Wagamese from Runaway Dreams
- Teacher: Christopher Olivier
You will start by reading a host of adventure stories. Then you will get to read other people's mail when you learn about "stories told as letters." After that, you will choose one of two novel study units. What will it be? A futuristic tale of cyber-espionage or a trip to a land populated by genies and mythical birds?
- Teacher: Christopher Olivier
How are texts socially, culturally, geographically, and historically constructed? Students will learn to engage with writing processes so they can support their creativity and enhance clarity of expression.
- Teacher: James Mangan
How does language shape ideas and influence others? How are creative writers observant of the world and how do they take take risks and persevere?
- Teacher: James Mangan
Self reflection, genres of literature, active reading, elements of style, poetry, characters, plot, and conflict.
- Teacher: James Mangan
- Teacher: Joanne Shaw
The exploration of text and story deepens our understanding of diverse, complex ideas about identity, others, and the world. How do people understand text differently depending on their world views and perspectives? What rights and responsibilities do digital citizens have in an increasingly globalized society?
- Teacher: James Mangan
- Teacher: James Mangan
- Teacher: Joanne Shaw
Questioning what
we hear, read, and
view contributes to
our ability to be
educated and
engaged citizens.
- Teacher: James Mangan
- Teacher: Joanne Shaw
