Writing Fiction and Poetry (W)

Prerequisite: American Literature
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 0.5

This course primarily addresses the grade 12 benchmarks of the Common Core State English/Language Arts Standards through the study of selected authors and representatives pieces of poetry and short fiction. The focus of the course is on improving, expanding, and understanding creative writing as a process. Extensive writing is required. The course incorporates practice in reading and literary study.