This web page was the hardest. Many of the things on this page are the policy of the English Department at Elko High School, Elko, Nevada. Much instruction is given in the writing of effective and lengthy expository paragraphs. Functional grammar usage, and punctuation are taught. Traditional grammar is taught with stress being placed on sentence sense and diversity in sentence construction.
Classes engage in regular drill in spelling, vocabulary, and to a limited degree, oral presentation.
Library skills are taught through an assigned term paper. Literary terminology such as style satire, point of view, characterization, conflict, and others are discussed. Emphasis is placed on written analytical and comparative essays in relation to the literature studies. Oral presentations also are a part of this course. English usage is reviewed.