Composition

Subject: Composition
Grade: 11
Length of Course: Second Semester
Prerequisite: Successful Completion Of British Literature

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

1) To provide students with a review of the basics of grammar and the mechanics of writing so as to improve writing skills and improve ACT English scores
2) To help students understand the steps of the writing process: prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing
3) To teach students to organize their thoughts in a variety of essays and a research paper

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to prepare students for writing experiences they will have in Advanced Placement English Language or early post-secondary enrollment options. During the semester, students will write a variety of reflective essays, descriptive essays, and a research paper. An emphasis will be on the grammar and mechanics of writing. Students will also be sharing their writing with peers through peer revising and peer editing as well as class presentations

EVALUATION:

Evaluative essays, tests, unofficial pre-test and post-test of ACT English test, presentations, research paper