The study of important authors and relevant literary terms will be incorporated in the units of study. In addition, there will also be a planned study of vocabulary with emphasis learning the meaning of words and correct usage. 1 Tenth grade English incorporates the study of world literature. The course is designed to increase each student's reading comprehension, literary appreciation, writing skills, vocabulary and communication. World literature selections parallel in part the sequence taught in tenth grade World Cultures.
Students increase their appreciation of literature from a variety of world cultures throughout time.
Students are exposed to a wide range of literary styles, authors, themes and time periods. Writing skills are taught in conjunction with literature pieces and in isolation. Emphasis is placed on the students' sentence and paragraph writing skills. Special emphasis is given to clarity and coherence in written projects. A punctuation mastery unit is provided.