English 11B Syllabus 2014
Ms. Anne Elisa Brown– room 130
anneelisa.brown@k12.sd.us
Course Description:
This course
is designed to refine usage and composition skills. Proper use of pronouns, modifiers
and verbs will be covered, as well as writing complete, acceptable and expanded
sentences. Students will learn to develop strong paragraphs, enhance vocabulary
and polish editing skills. Composition of narrative, descriptive, expository
and argumentative themes is also included in this course. American Literature
is also addressed which includes the study of American literature from the
colonial period to contemporary times. The students will study a variety of writing
styles such as drama, short story, poetry, and the novel.
