In American Literature, students will learn and practice skills and strategies to read and write with purpose. Students will read and analyze various literary classics and explore the historical context around each work. They will write critically by responding to each novel by writing expository or persuasive essays. All essays are graded using the holistic scoring rubric. In addition, students will review sentence structure and punctuation in order to strengthen their writing. Students will learn to identify literary elements and explore how authors use language to construct meaning and messages in their works. Students will read and analyze political speeches for the importance of context, audience, and purpose. Students will conduct independent research gathering information from various sources and create a presentation. Readings include The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Red Badge of Courage, The Scarlet Letter, The Raven, and The Tempest.

Scheduling Information
COMPLETE COURSES -A complete version of the virtual course.
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 9 months
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 4 months
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 2 months

ABBREVIATED COURSES - A shortened course intended for students seeking to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
- Abbreviated Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 60 days.
- Abbreviated 1/2 and 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 30 days.

PARTIAL COURSES - A partial version of an online course intended for students temporarily away from classes (i.e. Home Bound Instruction, In/Out-of School Suspension).
- Partial courses must be completed by your school's end date

Format
-Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.



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