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English I, Cardozo High School, Course Description
This course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English 8. Students will read, discuss, and write about multicultural drama, poetry, and novels. Students will read a novel and respond in various modes of writing. Writing assignments will include structured paragraphs, short compositions, letters, narratives, and at least one short research project. Students will use technology to complete writing tasks and prepare for public speaking projects, and develop their communication and collaboration skills through work with their peers.
This course builds upon the literary knowledge and language skills covered in English 8. Students will read, discuss, and write about multicultural drama, poetry, and novels. Students will read a novel and respond in various modes of writing. Writing assignments will include structured paragraphs, short compositions, letters, narratives, and at least one short research project. Students will use technology to complete writing tasks and prepare for public speaking projects, and develop their communication and collaboration skills through work with their peers.
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* Objectives: Upon completing English I, students should be able to:
- analyze and interpret samples of good writing, identifying and explaining an author's use of rhetorical strategies and techniques;
- apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writing;
- create and sustain arguments based on readings, research, and/or personal experience;
- demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writings;
- write in a variety of genres and contexts, both formal and informal, employing appropriate conventions;
- produce expository and argumentative compositions that introduce a complex central idea and - develop it with appropriate, specific evidence, cogent explanations, and clear transitions; and
- move effectively through the stages of the writing process, with careful attention to inquiry and research, drafting, revising, editing, and review.
- analyze and interpret samples of good writing, identifying and explaining an author's use of rhetorical strategies and techniques;
- apply effective strategies and techniques in their own writing;
- create and sustain arguments based on readings, research, and/or personal experience;
- demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English as well as stylistic maturity in their own writings;
- write in a variety of genres and contexts, both formal and informal, employing appropriate conventions;
- produce expository and argumentative compositions that introduce a complex central idea and - develop it with appropriate, specific evidence, cogent explanations, and clear transitions; and
- move effectively through the stages of the writing process, with careful attention to inquiry and research, drafting, revising, editing, and review.
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* Evaluation & Assessment Online Gradebook: http://www.engrade.com/login.php
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Course Materials & Readings:
Mohr, Nicholasa. El bronx Remembered. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2009. Holt Elements of Literature: Third Course. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2005. Holt Reader, Third Course. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2005.
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*** Please email Ms. Angala (Maria.Angala@dc.gov ) if you have any questions. ENJOY and aim for Summer Success!!!
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