English lV
(Grade 12)
The Worth of Words
Word classifications and usage
Developing expository writing skills
Sentence construction and structure
Diction and word choice in writing
The Structure of Language
Parts of speech review
Complex sentence structures
Use of subordinate phrases and clauses
Read, Research, and Listen
Advanced reading comprehension skills
Identifying and utilizing research resources
Effective note-taking strategies
Drawing logical conclusions from text
The Gift of Language
Biblical origin and development of language
Introduction to Koine Greek
Purpose and function of grammar
Semantics and language meaning
Medieval English Literature
Overview of early English literary history
Literature from Medieval England
Fourteenth-century authors and works, including Geoffrey Chaucer
Elizabethan Literature
Exploration of Elizabethan poetry, prose, and drama
Introduction to the Elizabethan essay
17th and 18th Century English Literature
Historical and cultural background
Study of Puritan literature
Exploration of satire and "common sense" literature
Themes of reason and sensibility in writing
Creative Writing
Finding inspiration for writing
Developing personal writing technique and style
Writing fundamentals: structure, clarity, voice
Form and process of creative composition