English IV College Prep
OVERVIEW
Preparing you for the demands of reading, writing, and communicating in college and beyond, you will hone your skills in creative and analytical writing and apply concepts learned to closely read and analyze contemporary and historical informational text.
MAJOR CONCEPTS
Writer’s Workshop
- The Craft of Effective Writing
- Toolbox: Standard Written English
- Blueprints: Form and Function
- Specialty Tool: Diction, Syntax and Figurative Language
- Evaluating Your Writing
- Crafting a Response
Becoming Legendary
- Living Up to the Type
- Finding a Voice
- Defying Tradition
- Real-World Inspiration
- Writing Your Narrative
- Publishing Your Narrative
Carousel of Progress
- Words Make a Nation
- Sticking to the Facts
- Fact Finding
- Process of Selection
- Prepping Your Sources
- Outlining the Facts
- Writing with Authority
- Tools of the Trade
- Writing your Informative/Explanatory Article
- Publish Your Article
Weighing the Issues
- Defining and Evaluating an Argument
- The Anatomy of an Argument
- Reading an Argument
- Analyzing an Argument
- Preparing, Outlining, Drafting, and Publishing Your Argument
Fee Details
| Progam | Regular |
| Fee Component | Course Fee |
| Amount (USD) | $ 558 |
| Description | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
Grade Level
Grade 12
Duration
Annual
Requirements
- Research materials which are typically found online or at public and school libraries
- Word processing and presentation software
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