Odyssey Charter Schools 9-12 High SchoolFact vs. Fiction

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course will take a look at a variety of timely motifs (war, rite of passage, politics, and social acceptance, to name a few) and analyze the perceptions that are given to young people today through several different mediums. Predominantly, the class will view multimedia and read current news articles and short nonfiction essays to provide an overview of the chosen themes. Students will be required to discuss the current and prevailing attitudes, and write short analytical essays that explore their findings and beliefs on the topics chosen, and make one major presentation to the class on one specific theme.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of English 9

Grades: 10-12

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