Description: In English III, students increase and refine their communication proficiencies while focusing on the knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS. Writing assignments revolve around six specific traits (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions), and emphasis is placed on all forms of expository expression. Students in the course read extensively in multiple genres from American literature, including selections from the pre-colonial, colonial and revolutionary, romantic, realistic, naturalistic, and early twentieth century periods. Students also read from other world literature and spend time interpreting the historical context contained in each leterary work. They learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabulary, participate in research activities, and refine their grammar skills.