English 12 (116000)

Grades: 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: English 11

Students read a variety of literature, analyzing characterization, point of view, and style of writing. Students also identify the characteristics of various forms of literature. Language includes spelling, vocabulary, and learning about language history and structure. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students refine their understanding of purpose, audience, and voice and develop criteria for evaluation writing. They participate in speaking and listening activities to build critical thinking-- using inference, hypothesis, analysis, synthesis, and evaluating skills.