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Course of Study in English Language and Literature for Junior and Senior High Schools (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hooton, Mary Belle

 
9781333548599: Course of Study in English Language and Literature for Junior and Senior High Schools (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover a complete, grade-spanning English curriculum built to guide students from writing fundamentals to broader literature study. This volume presents a structured, school‑level program that covers composition, language mechanics, and varied reading material across multiple class years, helping teachers organize instruction and learners build confidence in both analysis and expression.

This guide outlines content and pacing for junior and senior high grades, detailing constructive English, technical English, general literature, and vocational reading. It includes sample reading lists, memorization work, and practical activities like oral reporting, library skills, and book selection for home reading. The material is organized by grade and semester, with focus areas that scale from year to year.


  • Structured progression through grades VII to XI, with explicit topics for composition, grammar, and reading.

  • Integrated study of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction, plus memorization and dramatization options.

  • Practical English skills, including letter writing, note taking, reports, and library use.

  • Teacher guidance on selecting required and supplementary reading from a broad list of classical and contemporary works.



Ideal for teachers planning a thorough, standards‑driven English program or parents seeking a clear, comprehensive roadmap for language and literature study.

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