Course Purpose
The Grade 10 English Language Arts course is designed to develop students' proficiency in critical reading, analytical writing, and rhetorical analysis in alignment with the Common Core State Standards and the AP English Language and Composition framework. The course aims to cultivate students' abilities to effectively analyze complex texts, construct well-supported arguments, and utilize advanced writing techniques. Emphasizing evidence-based writing and the interpretation of diverse forms of communication, this course prepares students for higher-level English studies and the AP exam, while fostering skills essential for academic and personal success.
Course Description
This 36-week Grade 10 English Language Arts course offers a rigorous exploration of rhetoric, argumentation, and advanced writing techniques. Structured into thematic units, the course begins with foundational rhetoric and argumentation, introducing students to essential rhetorical strategies, argument structure, and analysis of various texts. The curriculum progresses to language, style, and persuasion, where students deepen their understanding of how language influences effectiveness and learn to craft persuasive and stylistically nuanced essays. The third unit focuses on research-based argumentation, guiding students through the research process, citation, and synthesis of multiple sources. In the final unit, students prepare for the AP English Language and Composition Exam through extensive practice with AP-style questions and timed writing tasks. Throughout the course, students engage in peer review, self-assessment, and revision to enhance their writing skills and analytical abilities, ensuring readiness for both academic and standardized testing challenges.
- Teacher: Academy Administrator