Overview

This course is intended to foster careful, reasoned thinking and proficiency in Pre-AP (high school and college) level reading, research, writing, presentation, and communication skills that will provide a foundation for classwork students will encounter in Flight II and college-level courses. Throughout the year, students will strengthen and expand on the skills and knowledge gained in ELA 9, continuing to gain familiarity and appreciation in many literary genres and styles through close reading exercises, write for a variety of purposes and audiences, conduct rigorous academic research and investigation, participate in discussions and Socratic Seminars, and present completed work to public and professional audiences.

Here is a link to the full syllabus

Topics and Standards

Language
- Grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Reading
- Informational texts
- Literary fiction
- Literary nonfiction
- Poetry
Writing
- Narrative
- Persuasive/argumentative
- Informational
Speaking and Listening
- Group work
- Socratic seminars
- Individual speaking
- Professional presentations
Personal Growth
- Metacognition
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Collaboration

Here is a link to all the ELA course standards at RAHS