Writing as a process will be stressed. Grade level 10. Honors English 10 provides capable students the opportunity for in-depth study of major literary works, basic vocabulary and grammar and for developing their skills in expository writing, careful reading, clear oral expression, and alert listening. I 0 at the end of one semester. Various novels, short stories, folk tales, picture books, and poems will be discussed.
Extensive reading is required.
Grade level 9-12. Parliamentary debate may also be included. Students debate the affirmative and negative cases for the national high school debate res- olution in class and are encouraged to participate in interscholastic competition. Other persuasive speaking techniques will be studied. Students may t ake Debate two semesters for English credit.