Average This course is designed to teach the basics of communicating in a clear and concise manner. The goal is to make the student an effective speaker anytime, anywhere. Students are required to do written critical analysis of famous speeches as well as peer presentations. A response log and a final project will be required. Average This course is offered to students who plan to go to college and want to prepare for the Scholastic Achievement Test.
Students read a variety of text including narrative, informational, persuasive and workplace.
Students will develop both literal and inferential reading and writing skills by the use of various reading and writing strategies. Students are assigned out of class reading and writing assignments with follow up class discussions and cooperative learning experiences. A reader s response journal is required. The use of the newspaper as an instructional tool is utilized. The students will also review strategies and material necessary to improve their reading and writing skills.