Course Description
English 10 is a continuation of English 9, focusing on composition, vocabulary development, reading development, literature, and daily language activities in punctuation, grammar, and usage. Composition work is expanded to include longer formal and informal essays. Study of novels, plays, short stories, and poetry emphasizes more sophisticated methods of literary analysis. The literary essay may be introduced as an additional genre. Students practice oral communication skills through participation in a speech unit. The course also includes weekly vocabulary development and the basic library skills necessary to complete a research project or paper.