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Course Description
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English 1H
This course is designed to challenge and enrich the levels of understanding of students identified for their superior level of English skills, critical thought and selfmotivation. Students concentrate on development of multi-paragraph themes and detailed analysis of world literature. Students do not receive an extra grade point for grades earned in this course. Students not receiving a “B” or better at the semester may be moved to the regular English 1 class.
Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs):
Skills tied to ELOs: This course will focus on mastery of the following skills:
- Learning to be a strong reader through close, critical reading
- Learning to communicate through writing that is claim based, evidence backed, and analytical
- Learning to have academic conversations in a variety of situations both formal and informal
- Learning to orally present thoughts and ideas
Essential Learning Outcomes tied to these skills based on the California State Common Core Standards*
- Reading RI 9.1
- Reading RL 9.1
- Writing W 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
- Speaking and Listening SL 9.1
- Speaking and Listening SL 9.4
*For a description of these standards, visit the common core website.
Course Syllabus
- Kristina Knox kknox@njuhsd.com 530.273.4431 x2219
- Rebecca Navarro rnavarro@njuhsd.com 530.273.4431 x2256