English I
High SchoolLanguage ArtsEnglish
A foundational high school English course that strengthens close reading, academic writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and research through varied literary and informational texts.
Official course syllabus
Academic course overview
Course summary
A foundational high school English course that strengthens close reading, academic writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and research through varied literary and informational texts.
Learning outcomes
Analyze texts, write organized evidence-based compositions, conduct responsible research, and communicate clearly.
Course content overview
- 1Reading strategies and literary elements
- 2Short fiction and narrative craft
- 3Poetry, imagery and sound
- 4Drama and performance
- 5The novel: character and theme
- 6Informational texts and media literacy
- 7Argument writing and rhetoric
- 8Research, sources and citations
- 9Portfolio, presentation and final synthesis
Taught by Angela
Angela supports the student with explanations, guided questions, and academic help throughout the course.
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