English 9 - ENG110

In this course, students will focus on vocabulary development, comparing connotation with denotation and identifying word meanings using sentence structure. Reading instruction will stress inference; analysis of interesting and important information; character development and complex figurative language in narrative literature and poetry. Writing exercises will emphasize the comparison of multiple ideas and perspectives. Students will further develop skills in analytical evaluation and assessment of writing, including a study of the editing process and the evaluation of source materials. Please download a copy of the syllabus for a full course description.