English 3-4 Pre AP: U.S. Literature - #0124
Classification: Grade 10
Credit: 1 credit, yearlong
May be used to fulfill the 10th grade English requirement
Prerequisites: For continuing students, grades of A's or B's in Pre-AP 1-2 and teacher recommendation
For transfer students, stanine scores of 7 or better in both reading and writing on the TerraNova and "exceeds" on reading or writing on the 8th grade AIMS and "meets" on the other standard
Fee: None
This class focuses on American literature, as well as persuasive, expository, and analytical writings. Language study will guide students to become accurate in form and expression, and writing will be heavily stressed. Students should expect homework several times a week. Students must complete summer reading prior to the beginning of the class.