Course Description: This course is a college preparatory
class for first year high school students.
It is designed with the college bound student in mind, focusing on
organization, study & test taking
skills in addition to the study of genres in literature.
Course Objective: Students of English 9 College Prep
will become proficient in reading comprehension,
vocabulary, listening, speaking, and writing through their study of
literature.
Course Requirements: These skills will be developed
through reading and/or media presentation of
eclectic novels, short stories, poetry including the classical epic,
essays, biographies and drama.
Students will gain proficiency in using "the writing process" throughout
the curriculum. Additionally
they will review and/or learn new grammar skills as indicated through
writing assignments.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Homework 25%
Tests 25%
Class Participation 25%
Outside Projects and Assignments 25%
Textbooks, Related Readings: The Language of Literature - McDougal/ Littell
A Rookie’s Guide to Research - Barbara Mills &
Mary Stiles
