English introduces students to the major genres, themes, and approaches that they will encounter throughout high school language arts. Activities, assignments, and thematic units will encourage students to make meaningful connections and to extend understanding beyond the text.They will read short stories, essays, novels, dramas,and nonfiction that encourages them to look at the world from multiple perspectives. Students will improve their writing, reading, speaking, listening, and study skills. Students who are struggling will utilize the Language! curriculum which focuses on integrating step by step lesson plans from the range of literacy to English language skills.
Reading introduces students to the major genres , themes, and approaches that they will encounter throughout high school.Students will understand and use different skills and strategies to read for a variety of purposes.