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

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
Vocabulary
Reading Analysis, Synthesis and Critique
Multiple Choice Options
WASL Tests
SAT Reasoning
Writing Test Prep