College Prep English 9-- Coming of Age
Course Goals (from course outline)
Students will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking through in-depth study of literature in a variety of genres and through researching informational materials. The curriculum is based on the California State Standards for English Language Arts. For access to the full text of the standards, go to www.nusd.org.
Course Objectives (from course outline)
Students will experience and learn to:
Students will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking through in-depth study of literature in a variety of genres and through researching informational materials. The curriculum is based on the California State Standards for English Language Arts. For access to the full text of the standards, go to www.nusd.org.
Course Objectives (from course outline)
Students will experience and learn to:
- read historically and culturally significant literature, critically, and do so on an independent basis
- write narratives, responses to literature, expository essays, persuasive and business correspondences.
- learn the basic principles of research, write coherent and focused texts, speak with a command of Standard English conventions and broaden their use of new vocabulary
Major Texts (some, not all will be covered)
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Grading
The semester grade is a cumulative grade, canvassing the work done throughout the grading period. Each semester includes a Final Exam that tests core grade-level content covered during the semester and year. 80% Semester Work
Keep track of your grades through Aeries! Grades are based on a weighted percentage system. You are advised to keep a record of your assignment grades often - online or otherwise. It is students responsibility to keep all returned work. |