Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will pass the final exam.
• Students will construct an essay with all necessary components.
• Students will write a persuasive essay.
• Apply knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of the word and use these new words as they are encountered in reading materials (i.e., etymology, Greek, Latin, Anglo-Saxon roots, analogies, etc.).
• Analyze a piece of literature describing the impact of literary devices authors use to convey their point and emotion (i.e., personification, imagery, etc).
• Write a research investigative report that conveys a well defined perspective and tightly-reasoned argument.
• Analyze grade-level appropriate material based on the author's position/belief.
• Students will effectively construct a persuasive essay with all necessary components.