Course Details

English I is a foundational course in the elements of communication through reading, writing, and speaking. Students will practice close reading and writing, learning how to critically read a variety of texts (nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels) and how to communicate their ideas in writing and through speech. Students will engage in the writing process to create writing (descriptive, expository, analytical, and argumentative) with a clear purpose and a clear audience. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar in the context of reading and are required to complete a summer reading assignment.