English 10 Honors
This course is designed for the student who has developed an exceptional proficiency in critical reading and thinking as well as advanced writing skills. The literary content of this course is predominantly derived from student choice and non-fiction texts. The quantity and sophistication of selections surpass that which is called for in the English 10 CP course. Students will analyze literature from diverse authors and will do a significant amount of reading independently; in addition, the writing is extensive and more sophisticated.
Units of Study: Reading Literature "Prosperity and Protest," Writing a Narrative "A Printed Protest," Shakespeare "Overcoming Social Injustice," Argument - Literary Analysis, Literary Nonfiction "Visions of America," Research-Based Expository Writing - "Feature Articles," The American Dream, Rhetorical Analysis.
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sMYYH360je9Yvy6X4l7wezRIHmcHngD5SaGVWBvyrs/edit?tab=t.0English 12 Honors
This course is designed for the student who has developed exceptional proficiency in
critical reading and thinking as well as advanced writing skills. Students are challenged
with numerous fictional literary readings from several genres and related non-fiction. In
In addition, students complete many writing assignments and extensive outside readings.
Students explore the modes of writing on a more sophisticated level; journal writing will
address students’ creative talents, while other assignments will be analytical in nature.
Students use MLA writing standards to conduct problem-based research projects.
Units of Study: Reading Literature, Writing a Narrative, Shakespeare, Literary Analysis, Literary Nonfiction and Current Events, Research-Based Expository Writing, Book Clubs, Existential Writing.
