Welcome!
Welcome to Language Arts 11! I am so excited to have you with me this semester. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your goals for English. You can expect to have a great time learning more about the elements of literature, studying non-fiction, and writing in this class.
Course Objectives
(Taken from the Utah State Core)
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
Read increasingly complex literature independently with fluency and comprehension
Create multimedia projects that demonstrate an understanding of literary texts
Communicate effectively through a variety of writing assignments
Use research skills to access, interpret, and apply information from a variety of sources
Analyze content presented in diverse formats to determine how various texts address similar themes/topics
Apply 21st-century skills, which are essential for becoming critical and informed citizens
Practice correct MLA citation
Learn to use Standard English through a variety of grammar lessons