English 7 – 3 Trimesters

English 7 stresses sentences and paragraph writing in composition; study of short stories and novels in literature; independent reading, reference skills, spelling, grammar and usage.

 

English 8 – 3 Trimesters

English 8 emphasizes paragraph writing in composition; short stories and novels in literature; independent reading, research skills and language development centered on spelling, vocabulary and grammar.

 

English 9 – 3 Trimesters

English 9 focuses on developing and strengthening skills in writing, reading, speaking, listening, and thinking.  The writing process will be used to complete multiparagraph expository essays and creative compositions.  A variety of reference materials and media skills will be used to conduct research and to write a formal paper.  students will continue to practice language skills in spelling, vocabulary, and grammar.  The study of literature includes short stories, novels, drama poetry and nonfiction.  attention is also given to effective reading strategies and independent reading.

 

There are also High-Performance sections for each area of study.  Students must submit an application to be considered as a candidate.  HP placement is dependent upon a writing sample, test scores, and teach recommendation. For more information check the registration handbook.

 

Reading/Writing Lab – 1 Trimester/Full Year

In addition to English, the junior high schools offer a reading/writing development program.  Students will be selected to this class by counselors and teachers based on academic need.  For more information please contact a counselor.

 

(All course descriptions published in Osseo Area Schools Junior High School Registraion Handbook for 2008-2009)