Expository paragraphs, persuasive writing, controversial issue prompts, work place texts, and five-page research project are required. Intensive instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and library skills. In addition, major emphasis is placed upon the knowledge cluster, which are necessary to pass the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. The short story, high interest novels, the drama, adapted classics, and a demonstration speech are mandatory elements. Summer reading is required.
Accelerated instructions are specific and preparatory preparation.
The novel, poetry, the short story, a tragedy of Shakespeare, and an informational speech are mandatory elements. In addition, students are prepared for the PSTA, SAT, and reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. Summer reading is required. Stylistic fluency, a research project, a research based review, and a fully documented five to seven page research paper are required. Instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, library skills, PSAT, and SAT preparation.