In this differentiated literature and language program students will study short stories, classical mythology, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Students will complete a separate vocabulary program, complete assorted creative and expository writings, respond to prompts, and maintain a journal. In addition, students will investigate the parts of speech and the parts of the sentence. This course is designed for the student who is working at or above grade level in the language arts. To qualify for placement into this course, students are expected to have performed at the Proficient or Advanced Level on the most recently reported Reading PSSA, and performed at or above grade level on district approved local assessment(s).

Teacher input may also be a factor for placement in this course. The literary resources that students will use in this course are on a seventh grade reading level, but additional resources will provide challenges for students with advanced skills in reading and writing.

 

This course includes the study of grammar, usage, spelling, written composition, public speaking, literature, and a challenging vocabulary program. This class requires students to prepare daily homework assignments, complete outside reading, and present speeches to inform and persuade. Students will complete assorted creative and expository writings, respond to prompts, and maintain a journal. Students selecting this level must complete assigned summer reading as a preparation for the class.

This course is designed for the student who is working at or above grade level in the language arts. To qualify for placement into this course, students are expected to have performed at or above grade level on district approved local assessment(s). Teacher input may also be a factor for placement in this course.

The fundamental text resources used in this course are on an eighth grade reading level, but instruction also includes a wide variety of literary selections to provide challenges for students of different reading and writing abilities.

This English course stresses grammar, usage, composition, literature and speech in order that students may improve important communication skills. Emphasis is on writing improvement, literary awareness, and vocabulary development. All students complete a required research paper.

This course includes the study of public speaking, grammar, expository writing, a genre approach to literature, and vocabulary study. Students will continue their study of grammar in context with the research paper process working toward developing an effective expository writing style