This course is essential in developing a foundation for the secondary literature and language skills program. The literature study is a genre approach with special emphasis on analysis of literary terms as they apply to each work.
Vocabulary development generates from word lists taken from the literature.
The fundamentals of grammar and usage are examined through the use of a traditional grammar text and workbook, and spelling exercises based upon individual needs. Students will practice a variety of writing, including letters, single paragraph, and multi-paragraph essays. This course will provide students with a global survey of the physical, economic, political, and especially cultural geography of all the world s regions. It will focus on the knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes students will need for living in an interdependent world. Various cultures and lifestyles from around the world will be related to our own.