English 7B – FX

Flex Course Overview:
English 7B – Flex is a course designed with the flexibility to help students complete their coursework at their own pace and schedule. Students may bypass portions of unit content and assignments by showing mastery of materials and objectives if they choose the option to challenge a unit by taking the challenge test. Based on how well they do on a challenge test, some coursework may be exempted. This course is divided into eight units with coursework (including computer and teacher-graded assignments) and a unit exam. Based on how well they do on a challenge test, some coursework may be exempted. There is no high-stakes final exam; just shorter incremental exams in each unit, two of which must be scheduled with a proctor.

Course Description: 
This course covers how to evaluate and write the different types of informational writing, arguments, and narratives. Students will learn how to preserve academic integrity in their work by citing sources as well as how to identify reputable sources. They will also gather and evaluate data and research to use in their own informational writing.Then, they will take those skills and use them to evaluate and create a persuasive speech.  Lastly, they will learn how to evaluate and write a narrative.  They will complete an expository essay, a persuasive essay, a persuasive speech with a visual component, and a narrative writing piece. View full syllabus