Centralia R-VI Champion Academy

American Literature introduces students to the experience of reading classis and contemporary literature from a variety of genres. 1 credit

Basic English is a complete course in the fundamentals of grammar, usage and mechanics. 1 credit

English Composition teaches the Writing Process in an easy to understand manner. The course is designed to effectively develop writing skills using a variety of writing activities. 1 credit

Practical English offers a complete course in the real life applications of the English language. Lessons include topics such as smart shopping, English on the job, and independent living. 1credit

World Literature is a theme-based anthology of short stories, poetry, autobiographical selections, and essays from around the world. 1 credit

Essential Reading Skills refreshes basic skills and introduces strategies for reading fluency. ¼ credit

Fundamental Reading Strategies presents state-of-the-art reading strategies and practice lessons which enhance student comprehension. Course includes vocabulary, reading between the lines, and separating fact from opinion. ½ credit

Intermediate Reading Strategies builds on skills introduced in the Fundamental Reading Strategies course and adds summarizing skills, visualizing while reading, and the use of graphics. ½ credit

Advanced Reading Strategies is a college preparatory offering which helps develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. This course offers suggested strategies for reading various subject areas such as literature, history, and science. ½ credit

Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension offers extensive and challenging comprehensive practice through stories, narrative text, information, and expository text. ¼ credit

Reading for Information provides the key reading comprehension and critical thinking skills needed to work with the written resources in a typical workplace. Examples are within an adult work environment. ½ credit

Writing in the Workplace teaches a proven process aimed at developing workplace writing skills. ¼ credit

Communication Skills teaches listening and speaking skills that are essential in effective interpersonal communication and team building as well as how to listen to and give presentations. ¼ credit

Writing Series providesinstruction in grammar and mechanics, and walks students through the writing process from idea development to organization to revision. 1 credit

Intermediate Writing Process deepens writing skills through strategies such as critically evaluating sources, devising a research plan, and focusing on the needs of an audience. ¼ credit