Humanities is taught by Mrs. Small and integrates English and history into a single interdisciplinary course. In this class, we analyze texts and videos, write essays, participate in large class discussions, and complete reflective journals. The curriculum explores issues such as education and identity. We also strengthen our writing skills through satirical writing, rhetorical analysis, and other essay formats. Humanities emphasizes creativity, giving students freedom to develop their own prompts, choose topics, and complete creative writing assignments such as composing original satires.
Artificial Intelligence Synthesis Essay
In
A Term, we wrote a synthesis essay about artificial intelligence (AI)
and the education system. Specifically, this essay was written in
response to the rapid rise of AI in education and the growing debate
over its role in classrooms. Using given articles, I examined how AI
is being used by teachers and professors and argued that while it can
support instruction and reduce workload, it should not replace human
grading or feedback, which are essential to meaningful learning. Having trouble viewing the file? See here!
Satirical Analysis Essay
During our Satire
unit, we were tasked with writing an essay on satirical devices. This
essay was written as a rhetorical analysis comparing a serious
cultural critique and a satirical news article to examine the decline
of empathy in modern society. By analyzing Martin Jacques’s “The
Death of Intimacy” alongside The Onion’s satirical piece on consumer
culture, I explored how different rhetorical strategies shape
persuasion and argued that satire is more effective at exposing
selfishness by forcing readers to confront its emotional
consequences. Having trouble viewing the file? See here!