The student will be introduced to various genres, focusing on a balance of fiction and nonfiction that are anchored by a Big Idea. Increased requirements for research and reporting in all subjects will be supported by the use of print, electronic databases, online resources, and other types of media. The student will distinguish between reliable and questionable sources of information. The student will continue authentic vocabulary development from anchor texts, with attention to connotation, idioms, and allusions, and their impact on a text. Writing will be primarily persuasive, for a wide variety of purposes, and audiences, and will include analysis of sources and textual evidence. The student will reflect on their growth as a writer. Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration will be stressed.
Prerequisites
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