This course is required for graduation. It is the first step in an integrated sequence of instruction in the language arts state standards. Thematic units introduce students to the foundational process skills and knowledge necessary to meet District and State graduation requirements in Language Arts. A variety of short selections, both expressive-descriptive and informative-expository, will be analyzed. The research process and the formal essay will be introduced.

Prerequisites: Meets eligibility
Credits:  1 Academic Credit