Composition and Literature

Course Description:

Composition and Literature extends the skills learned and practiced in Language Arts by examining the written forms of language as found in literature and the composing process.  Students are introduced to many composition styles and thoroughly practice paragraph development while they study literary examples.  The discussion-based literature thread of the course introduces students to the creative genre: fiction (both the novel and short story), drama, and poetry.  Students are led to analyze works of literature for structure, employ critical thinking skills to create and defend arguments, and examine themes in light of Scripture.  Units include:

• Personal Identity

• Composition and Grammar

• War and Pacifism

• Social Justice and Tolerance

• Persuasion and Propaganda

• Williams Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Required Materials:

• Two notebooks (one for journal entries, one for notes)

• One ring binder

• Five pieces of poster board for various project