MST PRE-AP ENGLISH 9:
"Conceptually, Pre-AP is based on the following two important premises. The first is the expectation that all students can perform at rigorous academic levels. This expectation should be reflected in curriculum and instruction throughout the school such that all students are consistently being challenged to expand their knowledge and skills to the next level."
"The second important premise of Pre-AP is the belief that [all students can prepare] for higher intellectual engagement by starting the development of skills and acquisition of knowledge as early as possible. Addressed effectively, the middle and high school years can provide a powerful opportunity to help all students acquire the knowledge, concepts, and skills needed to engage in a higher level of learning" (AP Central).
The MST Pre-AP English 9 course is largely based upon the study of literature and composition. Its primary focus is to help develop students’ ability to critically read, think, research, discuss, and write about literature and the world they live in. To help them strive toward this end, students should expect an extensive amount of challenging and rewarding activities and performances throughout the school year. Wherever it is logical and possible, activities and assignments will be integrated either thematically and/or topically with the MST Pre-AP Biology/Chemistry and Introduction to Principles of Engineering/Design courses. Along those lines, students should expect to complete at least one multi-disciplinary MST project each semester.
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