Various types of essay writing are required to aid in building communications skills for future occupations or post-secondary training and schooling. The application of spelling, vocabulary, and grammar skills is included in these writings and class discussions to enhance communication skills. Reading skills and literature appreciation are reinforced by class assignments and monitored independent reading in various types of literature, including one novel per grading period. Skills include reading for comprehension and inference, and recognizing the elements of plot and characterization techniques. Entry Level Skills Students have completed the requirements and PPO s of English 9.
Students are able to write a coherent essay of a minimum of three paragraphs.
Class Expectations To allow students who have demonstrated completion of objectives to progress to CP English 11 or CP English 10. To compose organized essays with few manageable errors. To complete a research project. To read a novel that meets or increases their reading level, and be able to intelligently discuss plot and character development. Few short stories are read as novels begin to take precedence.