Room:                          404

Periods:                       DC:  2nd, 3rd, & 6th  

Conference Period:    4th period (11:49-12:40)

Tutorials:                     Tuesdays - Thursdays 8:15-8:45

                                      Tuesdays - Thursdays 4:25-4:45 by appointment only 

Email:                          jacqueline.bradshaw@granburyisd.org

Phone:                         817-408-4600

Class Synopses:  In both Dual Credit English III and AP English III, you will sharpen your skills in reading and thinking critically and in generating ideas, drafting and revising papers about issues as a member of the academic community.  You will also survey major works of American literature and non-fiction, complete a drama study, and continue to improve grammatical skills and expand vocabulary.

Course Description: Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.

Course Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course students should be able:
1. To understand and demonstrate writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation.
2. To understand the importance of specifying audience and purpose and to select appropriate communication choices.
3. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e., descriptive, expositive, narrative, scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication.
4. To participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.

 Cheers to a great year!