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English at McQuaid Jesuit is skills-based: reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking. Literature is the basis for building these skills. Introducing students to literary analysis, sharpening critical-thinking skills, and practicing speaking and writing skills are our primary goals. We explore writing techniques and introduce and practice virtually all types of writing. Our work will take three general forms: literature, vocabulary and, to a lesser extent, grammar. The McQuaid tradition of extensive novel reading and intensive study of literary genres is initiated at this level. Our literary studies focus particularly on the short story, poetry, the novel, mythology and medieval literature. The McQuaid 7th and 8th grades are a preparation for the high school. While the pace and quantity of work will be appropriate for this level, the focus is to prepare the student for the expectations and rigors of the high school. |
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Last updated: April 04, 2005 |
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