This basic reading course equips students with essential reading skills to comprehend the literal, surface meaning of English prose. Emphasis is placed on writing extended essays and summaries. Instruction is provided in the writing process, essay development, summary format, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling and usage. Some sections will be taught using the computer. This basic writing course equips students with fundamental, standard English skills.
Emphasis is placed on writing effective paragraphs leading to the short essay.
Instruction is provided in the writing process, sentence structure, paragraph unity and coherence, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and usage. Some sections will be taught using the computer. This course prepares students to reason while reading and writing in order to evaluate the written word, to judge its importance, and to express ideas through supporting details, reasons, and examples. The course also includes vocabulary and study skills development.