STUDYPATH* September 13-17, 2010

In-class assignments and class updates trump published blogs.

*POTENTIAL, ACHIEVEMENT, THOUGHT, HONOR

Opening day agenda and initial class assignments include introduction to the text, 12th Grade Expository Reading and Writing Course, and Module 1 Fast Food: Who's to Blame?

Monday
Activity 1 Getting Ready to Read
Activity 2 Surveying the Text

Tuesday
Activity 3 Making Predictions and Asking Questions

Wednesday
Activity 4 Introducing Key Vocabulary
Activity 5 Assessing Key Vocabulary

Thursday
Activity 6 First Reading
Activity 7 Rereading the Text

Friday
Activity 8 Annotating the Text
Sample Letter of Intent-Senior Project
Initial Draft of Letter of Intent-Senior Project due Tuesday, September 21

Opening Information 2010-2011

Expository Composition is a required course in twelfth grade with prerequisite required courses American Literature and Contemporary Composition. According to the Secondary Literary Branch of the Los Angeles Unified School District, "the major purpose of this semester course is to provide experiences in writing that are characterized by logical and coherent organization, clarity of expression, and suitability in style, usage, and the conventions of writing." Further, students will read expository and informational genres such as essays, biographies, critiques, precis, and newspaper and magazine articles to determine literal and implied meaning and to demonstrate through classroom discussion, oral presentation, and written expression an understanding of the text(s). The course also features the essential skills of editing.

The Senior Project, featuring a research paper, a letter of intent, a physical project and an oral presentation are required during this semester.

COURSE DESCRIPTION CREDIT: Secondary Literacy Branch, LAUSD and The California State University

Opening day agenda and assignments will be posted in early September.

Welcome to Expository Composition 2010-2011.