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15 hours of direct peer tutoring during the semester and will be required
to self-evaluate and discuss their experiences through written and verbal
disclosure. This course satisfies the senior writing requirement.
WRITING AND
SPEAKING FOR
COLLEGE AND
CAREER
Grade 12
.5 Credit
(5050)
CCP Prerequisite(s): English 9 (5011 or 5012), English 10 (5024 or 5025),
English 11 (5032 or 5033)
Students will use a process approach to improve basic writing techniques.
Emphasis is on the use of writing to help students explore multiple levels
of meaning in a given work. Students continue to develop critical thinking
skills and write papers that analyze ideas and persuade an audience to a
given point of view. Students will also develop public speaking skills that
include articulation and the effective use of language in private and public
discourse. Students will be expected to research, write, prepare, and
deliver speeches in class and become proficient in listening. This course
will include oral and dramatic interpretations, demonstrations, and
persuasive and informative speeches.
SEARCHING AND
WRITING
Grade 12
.5 Credit
(5057)
CCP Prerequisite(s): English 9 (5011 or 5012), English 10 (5024 or 5025),
English 11 (5032)
In Searching and Writing, students conduct research, prepare written
reports, and make oral presentations. Research in the community and
school library is required; students who select this course should know
how to use internet sources. Students who select this course should also
be self-motivated and able to plan and meet deadlines. There is a high
expectation of student performance and rigorous work requirements.
CONTEMPORARY
AUTHORS
Grade 12
.5 Credit
(5062)
CCP Prerequisite(s): English 9 (5012), English 10 (5025), English 11 (5033)
Students in this course read a wide variety of writing produced by
contemporary authors. The focus of discussion is an examination of the
current values and issues reflected in the various works. Daily discussion
and writing in response to the readings as well as oral presentations of the
books they read are important components of this course.
HONORS
BRITISH
LITERATURE
Grade 12
.5 Credit
(5064)
Honors Prerequisite(s): English 9 (5011 or 5012), English 10 (5024 or 5025),
English 11 (5032 or 5033)
Survey of British Literature is designed for college-bound students. Major
essays, poems, plays and short stories of England’s most famous writers
are studied. A close examination of British history, language, culture, and
philosophy is applied to the texts. Daily discussion, journal writing in
response to readings, and research are integral parts of the course, as is
writing in response to the readings.
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