While major emphasis is placed on appreciation and enjoyment of the literature, analytical thematic interpretations are discussed in class. Particular attention is focused on the creative process and appreciation of the techniques employed by the author. A group research project to reinforce the basic principles of library research is assigned. After each group completes its project, the students present written and oral reports to the class. During the second semester, the students are required to write a minimum of ten assigned paragraphs each corresponding to a selection studied.
Major emphasis is placed on developing effective writing skills.
I Students are placed in classes commensurate with their scores on the grammar examination administered with the placement test. The first semester concentrates on a review of grammar. At the end of the semester, they are given the same examination they took during eighth grade to compare how much progress they have made in their knowledge and skill. The second semester covers an introduction to literature through a study of the various genres. The main objective is the appreciation and enjoyment of the various types of literature.