Advanced students study the conventions of literature with emphasis on theme and the development of personal style. Expository paragraphs, the five paragraphs essay, a researched based review, and a fully documented, five to seven page research paper are required. Accelerated instruction is are specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and library skills. An epic of Homer, a tragedy of Shakespeare and a demonstration speech are mandatory elements. In addition, students are prepared for he reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test.
Summer reading is required.
Expository paragraphs, stylistic development, persuasive writing, a research project, and a fully document three to five page research paper are required. Sequential instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and library skills. The short story, the epic, the novel, the drama, a tragedy of Shakespeare, and a demonstration speech are mandatory elements. Preparation for the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test is included. Summer reading is required.