English Department

Prerequisite(s): Taken in partnership with English 12B 
*Completion of English 12A and 12B satisfies the requirement for graduation for those not enrolled in AP English Literature 

Improve your public speaking skills through impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, debates, and presentation games. Individual, partner and group projects abound in this fast-paced, fun class. 

• Use rhetorical analysis to determine the value of written and oral arguments 
• Evaluate the many arguments from advertising slogans to deeply researched project proposals 
• Construct and deliver arguments through persuasive speeches and debate