Language Arts 12, Part 1 of 2

This course meets the Language Arts requirement for the 12th grade. Within the context of British Literature, Language Arts 12 covers four broad areas from the Common Core State Standards: (1) Reading literature, (2) Reading non-fiction, (3) Writing, and (4) Speaking and listening. Reading instruction focuses on citing textual evidence, determining the theme or main idea, analyzing character, determining the meaning of words, plus analyzing text structure and point of view. Writing opportunities emphasize three genres: argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative. Students will participate in a variety of discussion formats and present their findings using digital media and speech.