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** Course Description **
The emergence of voice is integral in understanding the power, authority, and social advancements within societies. Power is gained, maintained, and often restricted through language and the expression of individual and collective voices. Along with the power of voice comes responsibility: the obligation to act justly and the spirit to better the world around. When used properly, strong voices have given rise to leadership, activism, empowerment, and liberation. Unfortunately, the responsibilities of voice are not always fulfilled. Often, voice and the associated power are corrupted, leading to oppression and injustice. Students will write and create their own works to help discover and develop their own voices and unleash the inherent power to better the world around them. The ultimate goal of the course is to heighten the students’ understanding of the powers, dangers, and endless possibilities of voice.

Anchor Text Reading List:

 * **Title** || **Author** ||
 * //Lord of the Flies// || William Golding ||
 * //Night// || Elie Wiesel ||
 * //Macbeth// || William Shakespeare ||
 * //Things Fall Apart// || Chinua Achebe ||
 * //Fahrenheit 451// || Ray Bradbury ||

Each unit will feature one longer piece of writing accompanied by a variety of shorter pieces. I will also incorporate nonfiction texts, fictional short stories, and additional supplementary materials throughout the year.