NOTE: Students who select this course must also be enrolled in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI). This course will combine traditional academic education with a concentration on career preparation. It will provide an opportunity for academic growth, specifically in the areas of reading comprehension, critiques, and analysis of common literary terms. In composition, the focus is on effective communication through various formats. Vocabulary and grammar are incorporated through the context of reading, writing, and career readiness terminology. At the same time, this course will also require students to explore and evaluate their potential career pathways as well as develop 21st century career readiness skills through daily class activities, self-assessment tools and career exploration opportunities integrated into the curriculum. If a student withdraws from LCTI, that student will also be withdrawn from this course and required to enroll in course English 2 Seminar (127) or English 2 CP (122).