This course covers the different aspects of communicating. It reviews the eight parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation. It also reviews speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. The genres of literature are explored, including short stories, poetry, drama, novel and non-fiction. Writing progresses from paragraphs to full essays.
Some creative writing is explored.
This course covers the different aspects of communicating. It develops the eight parts of speech, sentence structure, and punctuation. It emphasizes the development of skills in the areas of listening, speaking, writing and analytical reading. The genres of literature are explored, including short stories, poetry, drama, novel and non-fiction. It differs from the regular program by requiring students to do more outside reading, to write more essays, and to do greater in-depth study of all forms of literature.