Durham School of the Arts – Public Speaking II (10152) Public Speaking II Honors (10155)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course continues work begun in level I with a further emphasis on meeting specific goals, setting and keeping time limits, selecting meaningful topics, and setting personal goals for improvement. Students will develop greater fluency, learn to respond to their audience, and learn the art of giving constructive feedback to classmates. Creative Writing I Creative Writing I Honors Prerequisite: English I Creative Writing II Creative Writing II Honors Prerequisite: Creative Writing I Creative Writing III Creative Writing III Honors Prerequisite: Creative Writing II Creative Writing IV Creative Writing IV Honors Students will look below the page's surface and dig into the ways that creative writing can convey multiple meanings. Students will learn how the choice of words and the use of imagination can evoke hidden themes that will capture the reader’s interest. Journal writing, poetry, and short story assignments will give students a variety of writing experiences. Writing the Critical Literary Analysis III Honors Prerequisite: English II