ABE 66 - English 6

1-10 CR

Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on college-level readings, graphs, maps, and informational texts that relate to social studies, science, and literature. Students meet composition requirements by composing texts that utilize complex writing patterns. Students research topics based on a focused question, compare texts from multiple sources, evaluate credibility of sources, and learn proper citation skills.

Prerequisite(s): ABE Orientation and advising.

Course Outcomes

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in a text
Analyze and evaluate writer’s use organization, evidence, and rhetorical devices over the course of a text
Conduct research based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information to support written position using proper citation
Write informative/explanatory texts using a variety of writing patterns to examine and convey complex ideas and information
Practice the steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, reviewing, reflecting on feedback, revision, editing, and proofreading
Use technology to produce, revise, and publish writing products

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