The Transitional English course was developed in a collaboration among CPS teachers and staff and CCC faculty to meet the Transitional English state parameters and competencies and intends to bridge the gap for high school seniors who need more instruction and practice to strengthen their reading, writing, critical thinking, metacognitive, and essential skills for college success in English. CPS’s goal with the Transitional English course is for our students to gain portability into English 101. Portability is “guaranteed placement” based on course completion. Students who earn a D or higher first semester and a C or higher second semester are able to bypass the Read to Write (RTW) English Placement Exam for Community Colleges across the state. This opportunity increases students’ chances of completing a certificate or degree, which could potentially lead to higher college persistence rates. It is also important to note that once students attain portability status, it is recorded on their transcripts and lasts up to three years -per the Transitional English State advisory panel.
Units
- What's New in Skyline
- 1a. Examining Perspectives in Narrative Nonfiction
- 1b. Reflecting Experience and Environment in Nonfiction Narratives and Poetry
- 1c. Reflecting Realities and Honoring Identity through Odes
- 2a. Determining Point of View and Analyzing the Use of Rhetoric in Informational Texts
- 2b. Tackling Complex Questions Through Inquiry-Based Research
- 2c. Synthesizing Research Findings Through Writing and Discussion
- 3a. Analyze Text Relationships to Cultural Experiences, Source Material, and Artistic Works
- 3b. Analyzing Complex Characters and Literary Arguments
- 3c. Crafting Literary Arguments and Evaluating Points of View