ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English I
High School · 9 – 12 Courses
English I
Overview
Develop language arts skills by reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking. This course provides text-based research and writing opportunities. You will learn to use the English language to successfully express yourself.
Major Topics and Concepts
Reading and Writing Narratives
53- Reading and Writing Narratives
- Choosing Your Story
- Discovering Characters
- Identity Shaped by Conflict
- Plot and Structure
- Discovering the Theme
- Writing a Narrative
- Reading and Writing Narratives Discussion-Based Assessment
- Author’s Word Choice
- Publishing Your Narrative
- Analyzing Language and Structure
- The Power of Words
- Language in King’s Letter
- Structure in King’s Letter
- Respond to a Writing Prompt
- Analyzing Language and Structure Discussion-Based Assessment
- Organize and Develop Your Ideas
- Segment One Exam
- Crafting a Winning Argument
- What is an Argument?
- Elements of a Strong Argument
- Analyzing an Argument
- Gathering Evidence
- Writing the Opening
- Outlining Your Argument
- Writing Your Argument
- A Powerful Presentation
- Crafting a Winning Argument Discussion-Based Assessment
- Exploring the Elements of Style
- Essay Analysis
- Diction and Tone
- Poetry Paraphrase
- Diction Deep Dive
- An Effective Introduction
- Plan the Body
- Write the Body and Conclusion
- Exploring the Elements of Style Discussion-Based Assessment
- Revise and Edit
- Grammar Review
- Checklist
- Universal Themes and Language
- Romeo and Juliet Act I
- Characterization and Diction
- Romeo and Juliet Act II
- Historical Context in Romeo and Juliet
- Shakespeare and Art
- Segment One Honors Exam
- Romeo and Juliet Act III Conflict
- Analyzing Romeo and Juliet Act III
- Romeo and Juliet Act IV Foreshadowing
- Romeo and Juliet Act V
- Second Segment Honors Project
- Segment Two Honors Exam
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