English 1B

Prerequisite: English 1A

English 1B Course Description: This semester focuses on composition (writing), public speaking, the study of the Shakespearean play Romeo and Juliet, the play Twelve Angry Men, and the book Night. Students write and speak to inform, to describe, and to narrate. The writing process (draft, edit, revise, polish) is emphasized. Basic mechanics of writing are reviewed. For presentations, students learn public speaking techniques as well as how to formulate outlines. This course also includes independent reading.