Conventions and Tensions in High School Composing

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This course is an exploration of current practice in composition pedagogy at the high school level, examining writing expectations, genres, and possibilities. Topics may include conventional and non-traditional approaches to writing instruction; units, assignments, and pacing; establishing a productive workshop environment; assessment approaches; mandates and policies that impact classroom decisions (including state standards and high-stakes testing); sociopolitical pressures related to writing instruction; and writing for audiences and contexts beyond the classroom.