English 1-2 Period 2, Homework (Period 2)

This college preparatory course is designed to introduce the freshman student to the culture of the western world and to his or her place in the modern world through a study of selected CORE and extended works of literature that include novels, short stories, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and mythology. Students will have a wide range of writing assignments and will learn the effective use of process writing. They will also develop a higher level of thinking skills by responding to literature in writing, discussion, collaborative learning activities, oral presentations, and research assignments. Students maintain portfolios to reflect on their progress in writing.