(i) Students enrolled in Independent Study in English
will focus on a specialized area of study such as the work of a particular
author or genre. Students will read and write in multiple forms for
a variety of audiences and purposes. High school students are expected
to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis
and carefully examine their papers for clarity, engaging language,
and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English.
(ii) If this course is being used to satisfy requirements
for the Distinguished Achievement Program, a student research/product
must be presented before a panel of professionals or approved by the
student's mentor.
(iii) For high school students whose first language
is not English, the students' native language serves as a foundation
for English language acquisition and language learning.
(iv) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(v) The essential knowledge and skills as well as the
student expectations for Independent Study in English are described
in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.
(B) Knowledge and skills.
(i) The student inquires through reading literature
and researching self-selected and assigned topics. The student is
expected to:
(I) read widely for further study;
(II) generate relevant, interesting, and researchable
questions with instructor guidance and approval; and
(III) draw relevant questions for further study from
the research findings or conclusions.
(ii) The student uses writing as a tool for learning
and research. The student produces visual representations that communicate
with others. The student is expected to:
(I) produce research projects and reports in multiple
forms for a variety of audiences from primary and secondary sources
using available technology;
(II) conduct a research project(s), producing an original
work in print or another medium with a demonstration of advanced skill;
(III) use writing to organize and support what is known
and needs to be learned about a topic, including discovering, recording,
reviewing, and learning;
(IV) compile written ideas and representations; interpret
information into reports, summaries, or other formats; and draw conclusions;
and
(V) use writing as a tool such as to reflect, explore,
or problem solve.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §74.36 adopted to be effective September 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 7159; amended to be effective December 20, 2010, 35 TexReg 11224; amended to be effective August 23, 2012, 37 TexReg 6305 |