This course integrates literature, language, composition, listening and speaking skills. Students experience authors of different genres who represent important literary periods and significant themes. Development of American Literature awareness and the individual writer's style are emphasized through instruction that includes reading and writing strategies.

This course is designed to prepare 12th graders for entry into the workforce and/or college upon graduation. This course integrates literature, language, composition, research, listening and speaking skills. Common tasks focus on developing practical, analytical, and persuasive forms of communication whereby students will express themselves efficaciously, examine ideas objectively, and express themselves effectively as they prepare to be productive citizens in a diverse society.

Students who meet the qualification requirements may enroll in the Postsecondary Option. They will earn credit for English 12 as well as 5-quarter hours of credit from Hocking College upon successful completion of the course. The course develops writing skills through medium length writing assignments, concentrating on organizing and unifying essay components, studying various methods of development for different communications purposes, supporting and defending ideas in writing and showing evidence of creativity and critical thinking in writing. Writing as a process that involves prewriting and revision is emphasized.