Through the use of Generative Rhetoric, this course emphasizes effective written and oral communication. Various forms of literature are used for enjoyment and for analysis. A one hour course in English and Humanities, covering Western Civilization through the Renaissance. Students are selected for this class on a basis of grades and stanine scores on standardized tests.
Credit is given for one hour of English.
This course develops increased use of effective English through paragraph construction, theme organization, usage, and logical expression using Generative Rhetoric. It includes further study of the novel, short story, drama, and poetry. Students will continue to develop their writing, research, and speaking skills. Further development of writing skills is stressed including a research paper. Students prepare a college-level research paper and practice writing techniques which will be beneficial in the senior AP course.