About Pre-AP English IThe freshman Pre-AP English course is designed to teach critical reading, analytical and expository writing, and vocabulary-building skills. The curriculum not only starts students on the path of collegiate analysis of texts, but also introduces the notion of writing as a craft. To this end, students learn the conventions of scholarly writing, including the use of MLA style documentation as well as grammatical and stylistic norms. Students read and examine texts from a variety of genres, ranging from historical masterpieces to compelling contemporary works. They begin practice in written analysis based on annotations of specific portions of the work, then build from paragraph-level writing to basic compositions. In addition to critical writing, students also engage in periodic creative writing, group projects, and presentations. Students in English I Pre-AP must take the STAAR End of Course Exam.
About Practical Writing skillsThe junior Practical Writing course is designed to teach students how to use the writing process and available technology to produce a variety of written communications especially those used in professional settings such as business letters, applications, resumes, and inquiries. The conventions of written language are employed to produce error-free writing appropriate for audience and purpose. Students will evaluate their own writing as well as that of others.
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About your InstructorDiana Adamson
"Teaching is my gig. I love it. What can I say?" This is an educational website for Ms. Adamson's English I Pre-AP and Practical Writing classes at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-841-2204 Room: 108 Conference Periods: 3rd and 7th Fill out the contact form below in order to send me your comments, questions, or concerns regarding class related material. Go Knights!
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