SYLLABUS: SKILLS

Freshman English
 
WRITING
6-Trait WASL and SAT Preparation Grammar
Focus on persuasive and expository research papers
Reference Citation
Writing Components: hook, thesis, body,
generalization and conclusion
Reading Analysis, Synthesis and Critique
Writing Process and Writing Modes, Audiences,
Purposes and Formats
Self and Peer Editing

SPEAKING, LISTENING AND PARTICIPATION
Expression
Posture
Parliamentary Procedures
Content
Evaluation
Professionalism Protocol
Speech
Drama
Diction, Fluency and Audibility

READING
Personal library book selections
at instructional level
with parent & teacher approval
The Odyssey

Textbook selections including:
"The Most Dangerous Game"
"The Marriage Proposal"
"The Necklace"
and "Love Potion"
Analysis, realizing context,
developing interpretations,
integrating for synthesis
and critiquing for evaluation
Romeo and Juliet
Vocabulary
The Picture Bride
Reading Analysis, Synthesis and Critique
Multiple Choice Options
WASL Tests
The Once and Future King
SAT Reasoning
Writing Test Prep