Expository Reading and Writing
Course Description
ERW is a 12th grade state wide approved Expository Reading and Writing Course that has been developed by the California State Universities, the California
Community Colleges, and their use of the Early Assessment Plan (EAP). The goals of both ERW and EAP are to develop the non-fiction reading and argumentative writing skills necessary for graduating high school seniors.
Community Colleges, and their use of the Early Assessment Plan (EAP). The goals of both ERW and EAP are to develop the non-fiction reading and argumentative writing skills necessary for graduating high school seniors.
Completion of the ERW course with a grade of a C or better will satisfy
placement into college level English at both CSU and Community Colleges, saving both time and money.
placement into college level English at both CSU and Community Colleges, saving both time and money.
Expository Reading and Writing will cover the same British and World 12th grade core literature, but in contrast to English IV, Expository Reading and Writing will focus less on literature and more on non-fiction and argumentative writing.
Placement: “Conditional” Pass on the Early Assessment Placement exam (EAP)