English 9
Each English class reviews students on basic grammar to advance their grammatical knowledge to the level of competence outlined in the English Curriculum Guide. Students continue the study of grammar principles as the writing assignments become progressively more difficult through each grade level. Five paragraph essay writing and following the Six-Trait Analysis emphasize proving a thesis and supporting a topic sentence with details while using advanced descriptives and powerful simultaneously with student writing. To decide student grades, teachers use objective and subjective exams, written assignments, and daily class work.
Reading Improvement
Reading improvement is a semester-long class which is designed to enhance students' reading competencies. The class is divided into the following areas: teacher facilitated instruction of reading stategies, computer-based tutoring which targets comprehension and speed, journaling, independent reading of approved novels, and one book talk per nine weeks.
