9-12 Foundations of Composition and Literature

Foundations of Composition and Literature, teacher: Lisa Schron

Suggested texts: All works will be provided by the instructor

Supply fee: $10

This course will be a foundational, high school level composition course. In the first semester, we will focus on the mechanics of writing in greater detail. While still engaging in literary analysis, research, vocabulary, and grammar, we will slow down the reading and focus on the writing. Much time will be spent on writing prep, the 5-paragraph essay model, thesis development, the structure of paragraphs, formatting, and differing response styles. We will even explore how we can use AI to help us write, while still being academically ethical and honest. Some writing will be done in-class. All papers and writing will be graded by the instructor, edited, and resubmitted by the student.

*Students can enroll in the 11am Literature and Composition class and this class - we will cover different content when we read works of literature

**Second semester this class will transition to the same pacing and sequence of the 11am Literature and Composition class