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Description
The advanced course is designed to challenge freshmen in the areas of reading comprehension, analysis, and higher order thinking in English. Topics in English include: short story elements and analysis, the epic hero, Shakespearean drama various literary genres integrated with World Studies topics, informational text reading strategies, and the development of advanced essay writing skills. Students will explore the required topics in world history using advanced readings and will demonstrate their knowledge through advanced writing, research, discussion, debate, and other activities. Outside reading and writing are a requirement for this class.