With connection to the core competencies of Personal/Social Thinking and Communication, the focus of this course is the production of clear spoken and written language. Various forms of writing will be reviewed: description, narration and exposition. Literary works including short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry and drama will be studied both as examples of superior writing and as a means to motivate personal exploration. In addition, students will be asked to critically assess their place in the world and evaluate the message and the medium of modern information. Project based learning will encourage students to investigate and ultimately display their connection to curricular content and competencies.