English 1B

ENGLISH I B is the second semester of an introductory English course that combines the study of literary genre with a focus on composition skills. Students will learn effective communication skills by focusing on the final three of the 6 + 1 Traits of writing developed by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratories: Voice, Word Choice, and Presentation. Students will read The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail. Students will also practice oral communication and learn an introduction to research.