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Course Title: English 11 – American Literature Survey/Analysis Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 101131 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of an English 10 course Open To 11
Grades:
Description: This course is a study of American Literature by literary ages and genres. The focus is on textual
understanding, progression of thought through the ages, understanding central ideas and determining what is explicitly
stated, what is implied, and what is left uncertain. Course work requires students to think critically and support their ideas
with specific evidence using a variety of modalities including projects and Socratic discussions.
Course Title: Honors English 11 – Advanced American Literature Credit Value: 1.0
Survey/Analysis
Course Number: 101231 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of English 10 with a 90% or higher and teacher Open To 11
recommendation or completion of Honors English 10 Grades:
course with an 80% or higher and teacher recommendation
Description: This course is designed for the student who has mastered basic writing and literature
skills. American Literature is studied by literary periods and genres. Critical thinking and analysis are emphasized
as well as historical and societal influences on the author and the writing. Analytic and critical writing skills are more
fully developed. In-depth literary and historical research papers are required writings.
Course Title: Advanced Placement English 11– Language & Composition Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 101310 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Honors English 10 with an 80% or higher and Open To 11
teacher recommendation Grades:
Requirement(s): Summer work is assigned for this course. Students are
required to complete the designated Advanced Placement
exam at their own expense (2018-2019 cost $95).
Description: The course is designed as a study of language and composition. The focus is on rhetorical strategies used
within literature and the author’s purpose. There is a heavy emphasis on grammar and syntactical structure. Essays follow
genre type and are critical in nature, with emphasis placed on depth, development and analytical techniques. American
literature study accompanies the emphasis of language and composition.
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