College Entrance Expository Composition

Level: College Prep

Grade: 12

Credits: 2.5

This semester-long course focuses on nonfiction reading and writing with a goal of increasing a student's ability to read, analyze, draw conclusions, and create their own point of view. Other areas of focus will include building up writing and grammar fundamentals, reading critically for bias using a variety of mediums, and creating strong arguments to convey a clear and concise message. Students in this class are given an opportunity to work closely with post-secondary curriculum to create an authentic college experience that will aid in the transition from high school. Ultimately this course will help shape students to be stronger readers, writers, and informed citizens prepared for the next step in their educational journey.

Possible texts: Models for Writers by Alfred Rosa and Paul Eschholz

*This course is eligible as a replacement for any one (1) semester of an English IV standard course for students who have thus far met all graduation requirements