Sophomore English course.

Literature:

This section is a content based course. It will include the critical study of both fiction and non-fiction writing as well as poetry and plays.  There will also be a short study of vocabulary.

For a C grade the student must:

• Read 10 books (one of own choice with approval) and write a report on each book
• Write two book reviews from those books read
• Discuss two books with a parent
• 70% on vocabulary test

For a B grade the student must:

• Read 15 books (three own choice with approval) and write a report on each book
• Write three book reviews from those books read
• Discuss three books with a parent
• 80% on vocabulary test

For an A grade the student must:

• Read 20 books (five own choice with approval) and write a report on each book
• Write five book reviews from those books read
• Discuss five books with a parent
• 90% on vocabulary test

Writing:

This section is a time based course (approximately 60 hours of writing).  It will include not only writing, but grammar, spelling, composition, editing,

For a C grade the student must:

• Must write in journal twice a week
• Do one grammar sheet a week
• Write one persuasive essays
• Write one in-depth research paper
• Spelling improve 70%

For a B grade the student must:

• Must write in journal four times a week
• Complete two grammar sheets a week
• Write two persuasive essays
• Write two in-depth research papers
• Spelling improve 80%

For an A grade the student must:

• Must write in journal five times a week
• Complete four grammar sheets a week
• Write three game reviews good enough to post on House Full of Games website
• Write three persuasive essays
• Write three in-depth research papers
• Spelling improve 90%
• Complete Excellence in Writing

A credit at Helaman's Academy is either a content based credit or a time based credit.  A "content" based credit is mastering certain skills or completing a text book (like a math book). A "time" based credit is spending time at that skill like practicing a musical instrument or playing on a sports team for a certain amount of time; roughly about 120 hours.

Last update: July, 2007

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