Thursday HS (PM1A) – General Literature & Composition

This one-year English course is a hybrid composition and literature class, especially beneficial for students who want to strengthen their essay writing skills. Students will learn how to structure different essay types, from informative to persuasive to opposing argument, and will work at crafting compelling pieces of writing. This will be combined with the study of some amazing literature, and students will practice the various essay styles as they analyze and critique the texts. By the end of the year, they will be equipped with the tools and understanding necessary to compose many different kinds of essays and be able to address writing papers with confidence.