High School English 10 Online

Excel High School English 10 is an extension of fundamental literary skills required for students to become effective and versatile readers and writers. English 10 provides students with a variety of fiction and nonfiction reading selections chosen for their rich application of various literary structures. This course provides rigorous application training on specific literary analysis skills and promotes the application of these skills across genres. In addition, English 10 promotes the expansion of student vocabulary, as well as, composition of literary analysis, informative and persuasive writing. Students will gain an appreciation for literature by applying skills that increase comprehension and promote a deeper understanding of literary techniques.

Textbook: English 10 - Excel Education Systems, Inc. ©

Course objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

• Apply literary analysis skills to increase comprehension of a variety of genres
• Identify literary structures, characteristics, and themes
• Identify historical and socio-cultural influences of literature
• Acquire new vocabulary identified in reading selections
• Demonstrate written proficiency in literary analysis
• Enhance expository and persuasive writing skills

Grading Scale                                                                                    

A = 90-100%                                                                          

B = 80-89%                                                                            

C = 70-79%                                                                                                                   

D = 60-69%                                                                           

F = under 59%

Grade Weighting

Quizzes……………………......  30%

Written Assignments..... 30%

Final Exam ……………….....  40%

                                        100%

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