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Strand A will have a persuasive and nonfiction emphasis. This will be covered across reading, writing, language, speaking, and listening skills.

This course primarily focuses on nonfiction literature and nonfiction writing. Literary experiences may include reading autobiographies, memoirs, essays, speeches of renowned coaches and athletes: examining documentary story structure: studying visual literacy through the evaluation of photojournalism and videography storytelling: analyzing sports reporting on both TV and radio: writing a research paper on relevant and current sports related issues: and discussing the history of influence sports have had on our culture. Additional experiences may include interviews with guest speakers from local collegiate and semi-professional athletes, coaches, owners, trainers, and journalists: creative nonfiction and fiction writing; advertising writing; persuasive writing; and reading of poetry, essays, and articles.