Mr. Davis

Freshman Literature and Composition is a full year course required for ninth grade students. The main objective of the literature component is to introduce students to the literary genres, which include short stories and novels, nonfiction, poetry, and Shakespearean drama. The writing component emphasizes the development of the basic modes of composition, specifically expository, narrative, and argumentative. Students will study the process of writing as well as the grammar and conventions necessary for building an effective writing style. The focus also includes the development and application of listening and speaking skills. The second semester of this course requires an expository/argumentative research project containing a formal outline and presentation. All units are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.