Course Description: This course focuses on all areas of communication: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will explore various genres, time periods, and cultures through required and self-selected literature. Students will enhance their writing skills through vocabulary, grammar, MLA formatting, and journaling. Students will use prior knowledge and gain new knowledge in the areas of research, test taking, study skills, and organizational methods.

1st Semester Calendar (last updated 10-27-09) - Please note that my student teacher, Mr. Cameron McCoy will take over teaching Hours 4-7 beginning Monday, Nov. 2, and the calendar may change slightly.