Grade 11 Academic

In Grade 11 oral language instruction emphasizes the ability to give and to critique informative and persuasive presentations. The reading and literature component focuses on a survey of American literature and the ability to read and comprehend various kinds of manuals, business letters, newspapers, brochures, reports, catalogs, journals, speeches, biographies, and autobiographies. Writing instruction focuses on the ability to write persuasively, as well as on personal, professional, and informational correspondence. Direct vocabulary instruction improves students’ reading and writing fluency and prepares them for the SOL, SAT, and ACT tests. In addition to research papers, students produce multi-media research reports.

Academic courses challenge students to master rigorous standards while providing individualized support.

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COURSE MATERIALS

SOL RESOURCES

In 11th grade, students will take two English SOL tests:

To help prepare students for these important assessments, the following resources are available:

ENGLISH RESOURCES