Students experience texts of different genres and forms related to each theme. They participate in a variety of individual and collaborative instructional strategies that help them develop skills and make literary and interdisciplinary connections. Students complete seven common tasks which primarily focus on the writing process. Students continue their study of texts of different genres and forms related to each theme. They read at least three full length works and various supplementary readings.
Students complete six common tasks that include writing and speaking assignments.
10 A stresses the oral communication process, introducing skills which students will practice and incorporate in a wide range of tasks. Students will have practice in writing multi-paragraph essays and an I Search research paper. Language and vocabulary instruction will be incorporated into units studied. They will participate in a variety of individual and collaborative instructional strategies that help them develop skills and make interdisciplinary connections. Students will complete critical reading, writing and viewing common tasks, as well as have the opportunity to develop their creative writing abilities.