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American Literature & Composition 

Recommendation: Grade “B” or above in English II or World Lit. & Comp.
  • Students who wish to pursue an accelerated, in–depth approach to skills development in composition, research, analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking should consider enrolling in this course. This course involves a review of the structure of English and of study skills. Students will also work on usage skills in preparation for the ACT. They will enhance their skills in drawing inferences from their reading, in recognizing the use of various literary elements, and in understanding the significance of these elements in the American literature selections studied. Students will also write essay responses and improve their library and research skills. The American Lit. & Comp. credit fulfills the third unit of English required for graduation. It is recommended that students who intend to enroll in a college-credit English course their senior year take American Literature and Composition as preparation for these advanced-level senior courses.
  • Click for a PDF copy of the 2009-2010 syllabus.

  
 

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Teacher: 

Ashleigh Bertrand

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abertrand AT bssd DOT net

 

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