English IV

This course encompasses a correlated study of literature, language conventions, composition, vocabulary, research, listening, and speaking based upon the district and state academic standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

All senior students in English IV are required to complete a senior research paper as assigned by the class instructor. Students will use library and electronic resources as the primary means of conducting research for the senior paper, and they will be instructed in the details of research data gathering, constructing a preliminary outline, writing a rough draft, and composing a finished draft of their research paper according to either MLA style or APA style (depending on the topic of the research paper).

Writing is a major focus of English IV that is integrated into the study of literature. Literary essays as well as expository and persuasive essays are key components of the course of study. Oral expression activities, vocabulary development, and computer technology are utilized to the fullest extent throughout the year.

DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH 1010/1020 WILL SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR ENGLISH IV. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.