REQUIRED: English 10, English 10 CP Accelerated, or English 10 Accelerated with Debate II
ELIGIBILITY: 10
PREREQUISITE: English 9, English 9 CP Accelerated, or English 9 CP Accelerated with Debate I
CREDIT: 1
This course, which is a continuation of the ninth grade accelerated English class, will incorporate and expand upon all of the requirements of the college prep class. Literature units will include short stories, poetry, non fiction, several novels, and plays. Writing skills are combined in the production of several formal writing assessments. Spelling and vocabulary studies are stressed. Students will be expected to work independently at a rapid pace. The class will also have a special focus on debate skills including research, organization, and reasoning.
Debate II is intended for college bound students who enjoyed the challenge of Debate I. This course will focus on the fundamentals of debate including research, organization, and reasoning. Individual events, including a minimum of one extemporaneous speech and one persuasive speech, and parliamentary procedure within the context of student congress will also be covered. Lincoln Douglas Debate is also an option within this course. Students will be graded on in class work, written assignments, in class debates, a minimum of four in class speeches, tests, and quizzes. Participation in at least one out of class debate and one individual events competition is required.