This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks. The honors course exceeds the college preparatory course in rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks. Requires EOC exam.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks. The honors course exceeds the college preparatory course in rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity. Requires EOC exam.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks. The honors course exceeds the college preparatory course in rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks.

This course introduces and develops skills in inquiry-based literacy and research; critical reading of literary and informational texts; narrative, informational, and argument writing; and communication. Units emphasize challenging texts and topics approaching or at the level of college-readiness benchmarks. The honors course exceeds the college preparatory course in rigor, complexity, challenges, and creativity.

This course cultivates an understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts. Key topics include rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. Requires Advanced Placement Exam.

This course cultivates an understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts. Key concepts include character, setting, structure, perspective, fi gurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. Requires Advanced Placement Exam.

This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections and frequent theme assignments to reinforce eff ective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.

Part of the English department at Mt. Pleasant Academy.