As directed through the current Arizona Department of Education’s state standards, students review the fundamentals of grammar, write a variety of essays and focus on improving their communicative skills using the standard conventions of written English with individual modifications being made in accordance to needs found in IEPs. . Additionally, students become familiar with the common elements of literature while developing career and college ready vocabulary. In this sophomore level class, students will experience district-approved novels, as well as a variety of short stories, non-fiction texts, essays, and poetry selections.