216 ADVANCED ACADEMIC LITERACIES Grade 9 (Required) 2.5 cr., 18 wks

 Advanced Academic Literacies encourages students to develop basic skills across the curriculum, including basic literacy in reading, writing, listening, speaking, informational literacies, economics, technology, mathematics, visual, global and multicultural studies. Students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become life-long learners. The methods of instruction will include collaboration, consensus building, and cooperative learning.

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