English+9B

This course is designed to familiarize students with the processes of both effective writing and speaking. As students work through a variety of writing assignments and speeches, they will use the process of pre-writing, drafting, conferencing, revising, editing, and publishing. A major part of the writing component will focus on organization, thesis statement, tone or voice, description & effective word choice, supporting evidence, and proper mechanics. The speech component will put an emphasis on the development of verbal and nonverbal skills needed to effectively meet a wide range of communication situations and experiences. The students will read __Night__ by Elie Wiesel and other research a topic related to the Holocaust. They will also create a PowerPoint presentation and develop research skills. The students’ final project will be a persuasive essay and oral presentation that will require extensive research.
 * Course Description:**

1) Students will learn to narrow and select a topic, conduct research about the topic, organize main ideas and present them accurately and effectively. 2) Students will learn skills to allow them to orally communicate in a wide variety of settings and situations. 3) Students will learn to become critical evaluators of other public speakers.
 * Course Objectives:**

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