In addition, students are prepared for the reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. Expository paragraphs, proficiency within persuasive writing, controversial issue prompts, work place texts, and a five-page research paper are required. Intensive instruction is area specific and includes, but are not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, and library research skills. In addition, major emphasis is placed upon the knowledge clusters, which are necessary to pass the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. The short story, high interest novels, the drama, adapted classics, and an informational speech are mandatory elements.
Summer reading is required.
Stylistic development, three reports based reviews of various genres, and a fully documented notes nine to eleven page research paper ear required. Advanced Placement examination preparation commences in this course and culminates in 041 level English. The novel, poetry, the drama, the short story, a tragedy of Shakespeare, and a persuasiveve speech are mandatory elements. In addition, students review the reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. Summer reading are required.