Grammar and punctuation principles are reinforced through writing. Writing emphasis is given to sentence structure, paragraph development and composition construction. A variety of genre is read and analyzed in literary terms through oral discussions, presentations, and written responses.
Completion is required for graduation.
Students will be quizzed over their knowledge of these 8 parts of speech and must identify them in a paragraph or by diagramming sentences. To use semicolons correctly in compound sentences and in a series. Students will use knowledge of structural elements to assist in understanding various genres, such as drama, poetry, novel, and short story. Students will differentiate between stated and inferred main ideas and supporting details. Students will differentiate between fact and opinion in a passage of text.