Lit and Comp 12

Course Overview

OPEN TO: Grade 12 with below B average in previous English Courses

What you will learn in this course:

The 12th grade English course is designed to continue the development of English skills necessary for effective communication, with an emphasis on writing for the workplace and exploring literary themes. This course will continue development of vocabulary, writing, and oral communication skills, and appreciation of multicultural literature.

How you will learn in this course:

Students will learn about a wide variety of business related writings. They will read novels, plays, poems, short stories, and non- fiction. Students will learn through small groups, essays, projects and teacher-facilitated discussion that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies.

Why this course is important:

This course will develop essential reading, writing and critical-thinking skills necessary for high school and college or career readiness.

Lit and Comp 12 Curriculum Map                                                          Syllabus

Highlights from the Year

Daily Planners

Daily assignments and lesson plans can be found in Google Classroom and in the Unit plan links below.

Trimester A and B

Unit One: Media Literacy and Bias Daily Planner

Unit Two: Business English Daily Planner

Unit Three: Attitude Shaping Your Path The Glass Castle  Daily Planner

Unit Four: Genre Deep Dive Daily Planner

Unit Five: Research Paper Daily Planner