This course combines the curricula of World History (Social Studies) with Patterns of Communication (English). This course is designed for students who possess strong reading and writing skills, and is meant to further develop these skills. Units share common reading assignments and research projects that are designed to connect historical themes with modern issues and supplemental literature.

The curriculum traces the themes of: religion and conflict; government and institutional access; and human achievements through the time periods of the ancient river civilizations of Asia and the Middle East; the Empires of Greece, Rome, and Medieval Asia; and the Middle Ages.

Students will learn about ancient civilizations through a timeline of history, literature, writing assignments, and discussions. The course focuses on reading for meaning and written analysis of various genres of literature. Engagement with a range of texts enables students to see various patterns in literature through which man has historically communicated to his own and future generations. Students acquire and begin to use literary language in looking more closely at texts and patterns in texts. Students continue to discover their own voices, through inquiry, writing and speaking. The writing assignments include specific responses to texts, personal and reflective essays, reports, narratives and poetry. Varied, formal public speaking experiences occur throughout the semester, as well. The overall mix of instructional activity is designed to appeal to a range of student learning styles, abilities and interests. Course assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

Most units focus on a common theme while developing common skills that adhere to the vital results. Vital result skills include, listening, speaking and critical thinking designed to make the student a more responsive reader and writer. Students also develop note taking, organizational, and research techniques. Students alternate days attending English or social studies class, and meet in combined classes to work on large projects and assignments.

This course combines the curricula of World History (Social Studies) with Forms of Communication (English). This course is designed for students who need to strengthen their reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Units also share common reading assignments and research projects that are designed to connect historical themes with modern issues and supplemental literature.

The curriculum traces the themes of: religion and conflict; government and institutional access; and human achievements through the time periods of the ancient river civilizations of Asia and the Middle East ; the Empires of Greece, Rome , and Medieval

Asia ; and the Middle Ages.

Students will learn about ancient civilizations through a timeline of history, literature, writing assignments, and discussion. Various literary forms or genres, including drama, short fiction, novels, poetry, and non-fiction, offer students exposure to different models of writing. Students practice writing in different genres, as well, including responses to specific texts, personal and reflective essays, reports, narratives, and poetry. Public speaking is a key component of this class, also. In general the mix of instructional and learning activity that drives this class is meant to appeal to the range of student learning styles, interests and abilities. Course assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

Most units focus on a common theme and writing skill for each class. Vital result skills include, listening, speaking and critical thinking designed to make the student a more responsive reader and writer. Students also develop note taking, organizational, and research techniques. Students alternate days attending English or social studies class, and meet in combined classes to work on large assessments.

Designed for students with strong reading and writing skills and a growing interest in literature and its analysis, including that which involves composition, students read texts from a range of genres, including novels, short fiction, drama and poetry. Students expand the repertoire of literary terms with which to engage in thoughtful analysis and interpretation, through questioning, listening, speaking and writing. While students engage in the writing process to respond specifically to the literary aspects of texts, including any connections that may exist between texts, they also write reports, persuasive, personal and reflective essays, and poetry. The variety of instructional activity takes into account the range of student learning styles, interests and abilities. Course assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

This course is for students who need continued support in strengthening their skills in reading comprehension and written expression. Emphasis is placed on discussion of literature and issues, and developing critical thinking skills in response to reading. Readings include novels, short fiction, drama and poetry. Students are called upon to

engage in the writing process in making specific responses to the readings. Listening and speaking also constitute important means of engaging students in the range of texts and issues the class addresses. There will also be opportunities for students to write personal essays and reflections, narratives, reports and poetry. The mix is designed to take into account a range of student learning styles, interests and abilities. Course assessments will be embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

In this course eleventh graders will work with a range of texts, reading closely and providing thoughtful spoken and written responses in our interpretation and analysis of these texts. We will focus on writing and writers who consider and discuss the “American Experience.” We will use an American Literature textbook to take a chronological look at American literature. However, this is not only a survey course that might provide a great breadth of American writing while lacking depth. Students will (almost) always be reading a novel as we read selections from the textbook and other sources. As we study American Literature, we will consider place writing, among other types of writing. Students will write in relation to texts and experience, as they write responses to literature, persuasive and personal essays, narratives, and poetry. The mix of activity in this class takes into account the range of student learning styles, interests, and abilities. Assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

This course is for eleventh-grade students who seek to continue to develop their skills in reading comprehension and writing dimensions (purpose, organization, details, and voice or tone). We will explore the theme of freedom in America through our reading, writing, and discussion. Students will respond to a range of specific questions about the texts as we read; some of the questions will be concrete, while others require students to make interpretations that they will then support in writing and in discussion. Students will write in relation to texts and experience, as they write responses to literature, persuasive and personal essays, narratives, and poetry. The mix of activity in this class takes into account the range of student learning styles, interests, and abilities. Assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

In this course students will learn about the history of journalism; consider and discuss the responsibilities and ethics of journalists; produce a school paper and/or magazine; and study the media in a critical way. Class time will be a combination of reading, writing, discussion, and work on publications. Students are expected to work beyond the class period on reading, research (including interviewing), and writing. Students should expect to revise their writing a considerable amount and to meet deadlines. Students will read and write responses to up to four books during the semester, at least one of which they will have the opportunity to choose.

This is a class for highly motivated college-bound students whose interests include achieving a deeper understanding and appreciation of literature and its analysis. The class will focus on the study, interpretation and analysis of a range of challenging literary texts in preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam as well as college level courses in Literature and Composition. Students use the language of literary analysis and criticism in discussing, building understanding, and writing about literature. They make links between texts, and between texts and their lives, and they speak and write thoughtfully and purposefully in response to texts and related issues. While this is a class designed to prepare students for the AP exam, the mix of activity throughout the term takes into account varied student learning styles, interests and abilities, and, class assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned to Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

World Literature is designed for seniors who are skilled readers and writers. The objective of this course is to provide access to a diverse range of texts that, when examined closely, will challenge the student's understanding of the increasingly complex and mobile world in which we live. The poetry, essays, drama and fiction of this course are presented in their cultural contexts so students may encounter or discover them as reflections of the life of their respective eras/times and places. Students make inquiry and read of the literature and the culture out of which it emerged, as they encounter, read, and make discoveries in the texts themselves. Students write in response to texts, specifically. They also write personal, reflective and persuasive essays, as well as poetry. Students listen and speak in response to texts and issues as well. The mix of activity in this class is commensurate with the range of student learning styles, interests and abilities. Course assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.

This is a course for seniors who continue to seek to improve reading and writing for meaning, with an eye toward achieving effective communication and critical thinking skills. Students in this course examine unique world, historical and cultural events, differences and connections, through a diverse selection of texts. Through novels, short fiction, essays, drama and poetry, students gain exposure to a diverse world of experience. Students write in response to texts and issues, in personal and reflective essays, narratives and poetry. Students listen and speak of their learning. The mix of activity in this class takes into account the range of student learning styles, interests and abilities. Class assessments are embedded in the curriculum and aligned with the Vermont Framework of Standards and Grade Expectations.