Syllabus

Our conceptual theme for this year in Gifted and Talented Language Arts is Identity.

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Unit 1 : Exploring Choices and Consequences

Short Stories
Narrative Elements
Language Analysis
Descriptive Writing
Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Grammar
Outside Reading

Unit 2:  Heritage

The Way to Rainy Mountain
by Scott Momaday

"Golden Age"
Myth and other Folk Literature
Autobiography
Grammar
Outside Reading

Unit 3:  Expression

Poetry
Analytical Essay
Visual Art / Music
"The Lady of Shallott"
Grammar
Outside Reading

Unit 4:  Power

"The Lady of Shallott"
The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
Literature Analysis
Grammar
Outside Reading

Unit 5: Research and Independent Study