In this course, we will focus on development of reading, writing, listening and speaking though meaningful discussions, various forms of writing, artistic expression, and presentations. Through our analyses, interpretations, discussions, questions, additional readings, and intellectual curiosity, we will seek the author’s purpose in the works we read. Through evaluation of the purpose of non-fiction text, we will discover and discuss how it relates to our experiences. Additionally, we will focus on improving grammar, vocabulary, business writing, speaking, listening, timed writing, and speed reading skills.
Non-fiction units on different academic topics, such as:
Introduction to school
Culture and community
History and heroes
Personal journeys
Short-stories, poetry and historical graphic novels will also be used in the class.