In this course, students will cultivate flexibility in their writing by engaging in the creation of both shorter and longer pieces tailored to a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. A key focus of the course will be on reading and interpreting nonfiction texts, equipping students with the skills to navigate and extract meaning from complex literary works spanning a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives. Emphasis will also be placed on the art of word choice, as students learn to wield language to convey nuances of meaning and establish tone in their writing. In addition to written communication, students will explore oral and digital forms of expression, gaining insights into effective communication strategies across various mediums.

Learn this: I will evaluate a speaker's oral communication and the techniques used in print and electronic journalism.

Do this: I will create a project that shows that I know how to:

• Analyze my chosen text and images to determine the tone, language use, bias, and purpose.

• Determine the speaker's point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetorical strategies.

• Create a presentation that summarizes my findings and conclusions including specific examples from the text or speech.

Grow from: Responding to teacher feedback.