Based on the contract grading system, this language arts course guide focuses on reading, writing, research, and film projects on topics which give people the "heebie-jeebies" and for which students earn points toward a final grade. Point values are dependent on the difficulty of the project or the length of the reading material. Contents of the guide include an introductory explanation of this contract course and its requirements; lists of project activities and their point values; a reading list, divided according to difficulty of material; rules for handling reading materials; reading review sheets; a list of writing activities; directions for research reports; sheets for movie reviews; an activity checklist; and samples of class games related to the projects. (JM)