English 10 - 1

Designed for the college-bound high school student, English 10-1 focuses on the continued development and refinement of skills in all facets of English language arts. In this integrated course, the student will critically read/view, respond to, analyze and evaluate a variety of literary works from all genres. In addition, the level 1 student will employ the writing process to create informative, argumentative, narrative, and literary analysis essays.  Specific instruction will focus on essay structure, development, and patterns of organization. A variety of activities such as class discussions, student-led discussions, and individual and group presentations help the student to refine speaking and listening skills.