Freshman English
Freshman English exists to introduce freshmen to the language skills they will need to succeed in high school and beyond. These skills not only help in the area of language arts, but many (such as organization, study skills, reading tips, writing, and research skills) will transfer to all areas of academia. The knowledge and skills covered in Freshman English are the foundation upon which all other English classes are built and which other English classes will expand and develop.
I. The Acorn People 2 wk Read: The novel The Acorn People
Write: Vocabulary words and
sentences, an essay
II. Study Skills 2 wk Read: Textbooks and notes
A. Personal and family habits Write: Notes/outlines
B. Organization
C. Being a student
D. Study smart
E. Test and essay strategies
III. Grammar I 2 wk Read: Notes, practice sentences
A. The parts of speech Write: Sentences
B. Subject and predicate
IV. Writing I (expository) 3 wk Read: Example and peer essays
A. 1 paragraph Write: two essays
B. 3-5 paragraph essay
C. Introduce the rubric
D. Commas, semicolons, end marks
V. Novel (The Pigman/ 3 wk Read: The novel
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry) Write: Vocabulary words and
Sentences, an essay
VI. Grammar II 2 wk Read: Notes and sentences
A. P.O.S. function Write: Sentences
B. Sentence structure
VII. Writing II (Technical) 2 wk Read: Notes, peer essays, examples
A. Logic/rationale/training Write: The essay
B. Equipment/tools
C. Chronological steps/actions
D. Hints/troubleshooting/finish
VIII. Romeo and Juliet 4 wk Read: The play Romeo and Juliet
Write: Vocabulary words and
sentences, short answer & essays
IX. Grammar IIII 3 wk Read: Notes and sentences
A. Verb agreement and use Write: Sentences
B. Pronoun agreement and use
X. Novel and research skills 4 wk Read: The novel
(Treasure Island, Lord of the Flies) Write: Vocabulary words and
sentences, essay, a research
project.
XI. Independent reading and 3 wk Read: A novel picked by the student,
Grammar review notes to review for test
Write: A report on the novel, author
and era/style/genre/setting.
XII. Poetry 2 wk Read: Various poems
Write: Poetry analysis, poems
XIII. Final essay 2 wk Read: Various essays/ editorials
(Expository/Persuasive) Write: Essay