• Read selected literary texts for understanding and significance,
• Participate in the whole process of writing: generating ideas, organizing, drafting, revising, re-drafting, proofreading, and sharing the final draft,
• Write with increasing maturity and complexity–demonstrating a logical progression and coherence of ideas,
• Develop a personal writing style and voice, varying it according to the needs of the subject and audience,
• Incorporate appropriate grammar, spelling, usage, and punctuation in all  work,
• Listen thoughtfully to others,
• Present their own ideas verbally in a cogent and persuasive manner,
• Use/view multi-media resources and develop ability to make judgments about value, as revealed in language, literature, poetry and non-fiction works.

Texts-Various high school subject level texts from Prentice Hall and other publishers, READ 180 Program

Additional Materials
Students should own or have access to these necessary course materials and resources:

Loose notebook paper for class assignments.

Blue or black ink pens are the preferred writing implements. Pencils may be used for marking on rough drafts

Pocket folder to submit essays, all drafts and supporting documents.

Requirements
Students will be required to do the following work:

• Write journal entries in which they respond to assigned journal prompts;
• Read assigned texts
• Participate in class discussions;
• Complete assigned projects and John Collins essays;
• Do in-class exercises, quizzes, and other activities;
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance;
• Write semester examinations.

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PUC Prep School will make reasonable accommodations to provide equal access for persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an appointment to discuss this with the teacher outside of class time.

Please Note-Classical High School or the instructor reserve the right to change part or parts of the course design, scope, reading or other materials  based on students’ needs, students’ interest levels, learning styles and the school budget.