Students plan and participate in various speaking situations. They also learn how to be good listeners. In writing units students not only learn the writing process, but also address elements of style. They do in-depth study of grammar and learn to apply those concepts to the improvement of writing. Because literature units involve analysis of literary works and application of liteary concepts, students in this class should be reading at or above grade level.
Students also study vocabulary at a pre-college level.
In conjunction with planning for and participating in various speaking situations, students also learn to be good listeners. This course is designed for students with basic English skills. Students may read short stories, poems, and selections from novels aloud in class and answer study guide questions to help them improve their writing and reading skills. Vocabulary, spelling, and definition work related to the literature will also be a part of this course. Through the study of representative writers, students will become acquainted with the development of American literature.