Accelerate to English 10
This concise course is designed to equip students with the essential reading and writing skills needed to excel in English 10. Students will engage in active and close reading strategies, learning to analyze how authors utilize literary devices, persuasive techniques, structure, and language to construct meaning. This course emphasizes textual interpretation and the development of evidence-based written analysis, preparing students for more rigorous academic writing.
Key Topics
- Active and Close Reading Strategies
- Analysis of Literary and Persuasive Techniques
- Examining Components of an Argument
- Evidence-Based Written Analysis
- Drafting and Refining Argumentative Essays
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students will apply close reading strategies to both literary and informational texts, and analyze the interplay of structure and literary elements to create meaning. They will be able to examine the components of an argument, draw inferences supported by textual evidence, and construct well-supported arguments to defend or challenge an author’s claims.
Grade Level
- High School (Grades 10)
Audience
Students entering the 8th grade curriculum, students who need to refine analytical reading and advanced writing skills, and students preparing for the academic demands of high school English courses.
Enrollment
Begin our Accelerate to English 10 course any time throughout the school year or summer. Call 206-363-3600 or email andy@springacademy.com for questions or registration.
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