College Composition

A dual enrollment option of this course is available.

This course is the equivalent of a writing 101 course, required of first year students at most colleges, and may be taken for college credit. (See Dual Enrollment section for details)  Students will be asked to complete a wide variety of assignments designed to explore different forms of writing: personal, college essay, analytical, definition, compare/contrast, and persuasive.  Students will also work on devices of language and elements of grammar, structure and organization, report writing, analytical, personal narratives, descriptive, process analysis, and self-reflective writing.  Students will be asked to conference, share their papers with others, edit and revise pieces of writing.

Credits

.5

Grades

11 & 12

(10th Grade with Teacher Permission)

School Competencies
  • Self Reflection and Advocacy (Awareness - Foundational)
  • Collaboration (Communication - Foundational)
  • Self-Expression (Communication - Foundational)
  • Writing (Communication - Foundational)
  • Critical Thinking (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Interpretation (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
Course Competencies
  • Recognize, Discuss and Apply Techniques of Others 
  • Peer Editing and Self Reflection
  • Choose and Execute Appropriate Writing Structure
  • English Grammar and Syntax