Analytical skills, reading complex texts across all genres and writing cogent, well-supported analysis and argument essays. Covers world culture, point of view, and manuscript styles.

College prep course taking a global thematic approach to literature and composition. Requires extensive outside reading, writing, and research.

Trace development of theme or argument through text, world culture focus, and complex argument creation including counter-arguments.

Emphasizes in-depth analysis of World Literature, personal and expository compositions, and public speaking skills.

Close study of complex works of American literature and informational texts. Focuses on rhetorical elements, author's point of view, and tone.

Introduction to the American experience through diverse authors. Analyzes literature from Puritan eras through the 20th Century.

Attentive reading of complex works and informational texts, analyzing rhetorical elements of an argument and sophisticated grasp of language.

Analysis of British literature including short stories, essays, poems, and plays. Evaluation of philosophical, political, and religious influences.

Consolidation of literacy skills through complex works of British literature. Navigating significant amounts of information in varied formats.

College-level course to analyze, read, and discuss challenging selections in world literature to prepare for the AP examination.

Fundamental skills development in English/Language Arts including writing, organizing, speaking, and critical thinking.

Elective course focused on the Evidenced Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT, including test format and strategies.