12TH GRADE HUMANITIES (Period 3)

What this class is about...This is Humanities and is the second half of a yearlong class. The class is about reading, writing, and thinking. A passing grade is required in order for students to graduate. We will be examining The Humanities from the dawn of civilization up to the sixteenth century. In order to meet the California Learning Standards, we will be studying and discussing literature, art, philosophy, music, religion and other aspects of civilization. Individual work, group work, and homework will be assigned. We will also be studying and practicing writing by using all steps of the writing process. Reading techniques will be reviewed and practiced through a personalized silent sustained reading program