![]() Introduces and develops critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Prerequisite: English 10 and successful completion of college requirements to enter course Advanced Composition * (College Credits 111/112) Students will also develop skills in persuasive writing and communication techniques. Students will study the preparation of workplace communications including memos, professional letters, resumes, and application letters. This course will emphasize the elements of good writing, including focus on grammar and mechanics. ![]() Note: May also take Research and Writing to satisfy the graduation requirement. Technology will be incorporated into the writing process. Emphasis is placed on the writing process and on the requirements of each specific format, including the research paper. Note: May also take Technical Writing and Communications to satisfy the graduation requirement.ĭescription: Research and Writing is designed for college-bound students and provides students the opportunity to learn and develop writing skills in a number of specific writing formats. English 12ĭescription: English 12 requires students to demonstrate skills of oral and written persuasion, to increase their understanding of the range and depth of human experience through the study of literature, to write effective compositions including a documented research paper, and to recognize the process by which language changes. The study of American literature to gain insight into history and cultures, the study of writers’ styles as it relates to meaning, revision of writing to achieve sentence variety, persuasion techniques, and the synthesis of information from multiple sources are all elements of this course. English 11 ***ĭescription: English 11 emphasizes the skills of critical reading, speaking, and writing. Use of language and improvement of skills through the study of basic literary themes and literature from world culture is a focus of this course. The ability to define problems, to gather information through research, and to evaluate problems in a group or on an individual basis is also emphasized. English 10ĭescription: English 10 emphasizes writing effectively in different modes using figurative and literal language depending on the audience, occasion, and purpose. These students use various literary forms in writing with revision, including formal essays and research with sources credited. English 9ĭescription: English 9 emphasizes grammar and vocabulary skills and reading literature orally and analytically with class discussion. The student read a variety of literature orally and analytically with a focus on literary elements and comprehension. Students demonstrate knowledge of the writing process by writing informal essays and informal research reports with sources credited. English 8 ***ĭescription: English 8 emphasizes grammar, writing, and vocabulary skills. Students are expected to exercise reading, writing, and communication skills independently and with teacher direction. Communication skills will also be emphasized regularly as part of the curriculum this includes listening and speaking skills as well as vocabulary development. Research will incorporate the use of organizational skills, source materials, and process-oriented products. In addition, by modeling and with practice, students will expand the use of writing for appropriate audiences. Students will be introduced to a variety of literature and literary devices through guided and independent reading. English 7 ***ĭescription: English 7 emphasizes the structure of language through the study of literature, writing, research, and oral communication skills. ![]() Literature includes short stories, novels, plays, poems, essays, and student-generated writing. Students learn to use grammar, spelling, and vocabulary correctly in all forms of communication. Students develop techniques needed for reading, analyzing, studying, writing, and information. ![]() *** – SOL End of Course Exam OR CTE Certification applies to this course English 6 ***ĭescription: English 6 is a literature-based curriculum integrating reading, writing, oral communication, and research. ** – AP Courses offered – College credit dependent on AP test results * – Dual Enrollment Courses through John Tyler Community College Secondary and Career/Technical EducationĬTE – Business and Information TechnologyĬTE – Family and Consumer Science (Culinary)Īppendix A – Academic Course Progressions.Historic Southside High School Education Center. ![]()
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