Study of world literature with an emphasis on reading, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Grammar skills will be incorporated with writing and organization patterns.

Study of world literature with an emphasis on reading, comprehension skills, and vocabulary. Grammar skills will be incorporated with writing and organization patterns.

English 2 uses texts of high complexity to provide grade 10 students integrated instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation. This course focuses on literature which includes novels, short stories, informational texts, poetry, and classic drama. Additionally, it emphasizes skills tested on the FAST such as grammar, composition, vocabulary, and evidence-based writing.

English 2 uses texts of high complexity to provide grade 10 students integrated instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation. This course focuses on literature which includes novels, short stories, informational texts, poetry, and classic drama. Additionally, it emphasizes skills tested on the FAST such as grammar, composition, vocabulary, and evidence-based writing.

Prerequisite: Sophomores Only Cambridge International AS Level English Language provides learners with the opportunity to study English language and its use in communication. Learners will be encouraged to respond critically to a wide variety of texts in a range of forms, styles, and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis. Through their study, learners will develop an ability to read and analyze material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of En...

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 11 students, using texts of high complexity, an integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness. English III is a chronological study of non-fiction and fiction. Students will analyze and evaluate informational and literary works in conjunction with American historical events beginning with exploration and settlement and continuing into the contemporary period. Th...

The purpose of this course is to provide grade 11 students, using texts of high complexity, an advanced integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in preparation for college and career readiness aligned with English 3, and at a greater depth. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted, students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning.

Learn about the elements of argument and composition as you develop your critical-reading and writing skills. Students will read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims: for example, to explain an idea, argue a point, or persuade your reader of something. Skills learned: close reading, analyzing, and interpreting a piece of writing, evaluating a source of information, gathering and consolidating information from different sources, writing an evidenc...

Aims for academic excellence in language arts through a program emphasizing British literature and proficiency in composition, ACT/SAT vocabulary, and ACT/SAT reading comprehension skills. Classic works provide a chronological study of British literature and reflection of the historical development of the English language. Writing activities and two documented papers will be required. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-f...

Aims for academic excellence in language arts through a program emphasizing British literature and proficiency in composition, ACT/SAT vocabulary, and ACT/SAT reading comprehension skills. Classic works provide a chronological study of British literature and reflection of the historical development of the English language. Writing activities and two documented papers will be required. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-f...

The course content will follow the outline by the College Board for Advanced Placement English Literature/Composition. This course involves the study and practice of writing about literature. Students learn to use modes of discourse, rhetorical strategies, and critical standards for literary works. This course relates literature to contemporary experience and/or history. Taking the College Board AP exam is a requirement.

Prerequisite: Freshman and Sophomores Only The purpose of this course is to encourage students to make cross-curricular links; to develop a maturity of thought appropriate to students at this level; and to achieve an understanding and usage of the English language which enables them to express arguments, ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic manner. An awareness of the wider implications of particular issues will enhance the quality of the student’s response to the questions; the Gener...