English

The primary goal of this semester long course is to practice writing in several creative forms. Students will learn the elements of various forms and styles of writing as well as techniques to develop their compositions. Students will share their writing with other students and learn how to give co…

Dr. Michelle Fankhauser - Room 426

Mr. Josh White - Room 

Sophomore English 

Literature elements, short stories, chapter books, elements of writing, accompanied with group and individual work. 

This course will cover American literature from Puritans to modern American literature.

English 10 is a year-long required course for graduation and includes the study of writing, literature, vocabulary, study skills, and the development of editing skills.  In this class each student will be a writer, a reader, an audience, a critic, and an editor.

The primary goal of this semester long course is to practice writing in several creative forms. Students will learn the elements of various forms and styles of writing as well as techniques to develop their compositions. Students will share their writing with other students and learn how to give co…

This is a composition class focused on different kinds of exposition. In this class students have the option of earning University of Washington credit while also satisfying LSHS graduation requirements.

American Literature

This is a course dedicated specifically to the creative writing process.  Units include fiction, poetry and screenwriting.

This is the required basic English course for 10th grade.   Units of study will include persuasive writing, informational text inquiry, fictional studies and research.

Advanced Grammar is an elective course which will help students understand the basics of grammar, develop sentence fluency, and prepare for SAT and state standard testing.

English 10 is a year long course for sophomores which will help them develop their ability to read, write, reason, and speak intelligently...and thereby impress their peers, family, and future employers.

Developmental Reading is a course designed to help students improve their reading skills and levels.

Novels is a one semester course in which students will be reading three to four novels that explore the tension that exists between society's need for order and the individual's desire for freedom. The course is designed to help students learn to write, read, 

Novels is a semester long course in which students will read 3-4 teacher mandated novels.  Students will be exploring literature while analyzing the theme of the individual's need for freedom versus society's need for control.