An emphasis is placed on organizing logical arguments with clearly expressed related definitions, theses, and evidence. Students write to persuade, report and describe. Students plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis, including reports, and research projects. Students also edit their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English, producing final, error-free drafts. An emphasis is placed on persuasive forms of writing such as logical arguments, expressions of opinions, and personal forms of writing.
Students read extensively in multiple genres from world literature.
Students also learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read. Students plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis, including narrative, argumentative, and personal kinds of writing. A major emphasis is placed on business forms of writing such as the report, the business memo, the narrative of a procedure, the summary or abstract and the resume. Students read extensively in multiple genres from American literature and other world literature. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read.