Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, and learning about language history and structure. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding of writing as a process of prewriting, drafting, revising, and publishing. They also practice discussion skills, and they observe and practice oral presentations to develop poise and confidence. For ESL students, Transitional English serves as a transition from English as a Second Language to the general education English program. Students read a variety of literature, explore the characteristics of different forms, and relate life situations to literary themes.
Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, and mechanics.
Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding of writing as a process of prewriting, drafting, revising, and publishing. They practice oral communication skills in a variety of settings, including small groups, class discussions, and formal presentations. They study literature to develop an awareness of the relationship between life and literary experience. Language study includes tracing linguistic development, studying etymology, expanding verbal fluency, and analyzing the structure of language. By writing frequently and by practicing through a variety of oral presentations, students organize, communicate, and evaluate ideas logically and creatively.