English

All Students Must Complete All 4 Courses

Grade 9 (CP or Honors)

1.0 Credit

English 9 develops and sharpens the communications skills of writing, speaking, and listening, with special emphasis on the writing process, independent scholarship, and critical thinking. Particular focus is placed on the development of the essay and the primary source paper. The literature study concentrates on the critical analysis of the following generic forms: short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Grammar study focuses on sentence structure and development of style.

Grade 10 (CP or Honors)

1.0 Credit

English 10 continues to develop independent study skills, with the introduction of critical and analytical writing skills. Emphasis is placed on various forms of literature, including the short story, drama, the novel and mythology in world literature. An intensive study of vocabulary and grammatical usage will continue.

Grade 11 (CP or Honors; AP Language* based on sufficient enrollment)

1.0 Credit

English 11 will present an overview of American literature. Major and selected minor American authors and their relationships to corresponding historical periods will comprise the literature studied. A major emphasis will continue on the development of critical thinking and analytical writing skills through class discussions and the writing of primary source and research papers.

Grade 12 (CP or Honors; AP Literature* based on sufficient enrollment)

1.0 Credit

English 12 features seminar and independent study requirement. British literature serves as the basis for a concentration on the classics and the development of the English language. Understanding of these concepts will be evaluated through discussion, writing, and research.

* Students taking the Advanced Placement Exam will follow the guidelines provided by the College Board Advanced Placement Test. This will require extensive out of class independent study and preparation under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

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