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Honors English 10

Honors English 10 introduces persuasive techniques in both reading and writing. Students analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in both nonfiction and fiction texts and they apply these elements to a variety of writing projects. While learning to manage language at a college level, students develop skills in collaboration and communication that are useful in both career and college-ready pursuits. Summer reading and outside reading are requirements.
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English 10
English 10 is a two-semester course that builds upon and improves students’ writing, reading, speaking/listening, language and research skills as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grade 10. Students read literary and informational texts; write essays in the informative/explanatory, argumentative and narrative modes; and participate in individual and group speaking/listening activities and research projects. Independent reading is a requirement.
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LAUNCH English 9

English 9 is a two-semester course required of all freshmen that improves writing, reading, speaking/listening, language and research skills as outlined in the Common Core State Standards for grade 9. Students read literary and informational texts; write essays in the informative/explanatory, argumentative and narrative modes; and participate in independent and group speaking/listening activities and research projects. Independent reading is required.
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Creative Writing

Creative Writing is a one-semester elective covering all of the steps of the writing process while working in writing and editing groups. The course focuses on Memoir, Poetry, and Fiction. Evaluation is based on class writing assignments, writing group participation and portfolio entries.
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Tahoma High School

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