English 1 College Prep Syllabus
šCourse Overviewš
Ā This course supports the development of literacy skills and builds upon a studentās fundamental knowledge of literature through the study of genres: the short story, the novel, poetry, and drama.Ā Instructional activities, assignments, and assessments are designed to develop critical thinking skills that empower students to engage in the analysis and evaluation of various fiction and nonfiction texts, both in print and multimedia.Ā Students are expected to grow in their abilities to draw inferences, conduct research, produce formal written compositions, and apply knowledge of language.Ā Ā
*Requirements include summer reading, a research paper, and independent reading throughout the year.