The elective program for tenth grade academic English outlined in this document has been designed to improve students' attitudes toward and responses to the study of the language arts. The program consists of six minicourses, each of which covers a six-week period. The first course, required of all students, involves the study of communication skills--reading, writing, listening, speaking, and sensory awareness. The other five courses are elective, may be chosen by students from a list of courses, and include required and supplementary reading, individualized instruction in grammar and usage, and emphasis on oral and written expression. This document contains lists of instructional goals and student needs, brief descriptions of ten minicourses, course outlines, and additional teaching materials related to the courses. (JM)