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Sophomore College Prep English
{crucible} {miceandmen} {gatsby} {Catcher}
The writing focus in this course is the introduction to and completion of the informational or argumentative research paper using proper research procedures. Students continue to develop reading and vocabulary skills with and emphasis on Latin and Greek roots for PSAT preparation. Preparation for the PSSA continues. The literature focus is on major American authors in the various genres. A summer reading assignment is required.
{JFK} {Angelou} {MLK} {Churchill}
9th Grade Speech
This semester course is designed to introduce students not only to public speaking occasions, but also to occasions that require both interpersonal and intra-personal communication and understanding. Students will be expected to be courteous members of the audience, interactive members of classroom discussion, and responsible and polite communicators. The communication process, social etiquette, audience identification, speech preparation, research skills, organization skills, use of effective language, the speech process, verbal and nonverbal communication delivery techniques, critical listening skills, and developing confidence will be emphasized. Appropriate use of language, individual and group responsibility, and varied interpersonal communication life experiences will be addressed. Students will experience varied interpersonal communication experiences as well as deliver specific speech types. Students will understand the duties of a responsible, ethical communicator and speaker. Required for all freshmen.
Contacting Ms. Kraft phone: 717-703-5360 ext. 271
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