English I

ENGLISH I Honors 19401 College Prep 19301

5 credits

All freshmen take English I, which offers practice in composition, speaking, vocabulary, language, and literary and non-fiction studies. Students review principles of grammar and complete their introduction to the grammatical structure of English. Emphasis in writing is on the development of expository, analytical, and persuasive writing forms. The study of non-fiction and literature concentrates on the development of critical and analytical skills in several genres. Reading requirements include a range of classic and modern selections and may include an independent reading program.