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Course #
Course Name
9 Credits
101 English 1 Honors Grade 5

This freshman English 1 Honors program includes the study of literature from a variety of time periods
and cultures. Several genres of texts are analyzed, including novels, short stories, poems, plays, and
film. Students question, interpret, and make judgments about texts with increasing independence. They
write in multiple genres, and use writing as both a way to learn and as a means of expression. Students
practice critical literacy and collaboration skills as learning strategies for both reading and writing.
Additionally, students conduct short, as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question
or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate, synthesize multiple sources on the
subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Mandatory summer readings
will be assigned and assessed.

9 Credits
Course #
Course Name
102 English 1 Grade 5

This freshman English 1 course is a comprehensive survey of the elements of literature, language, and
composition. The aim of this course is to improve students’ control of the skills of communication, reading,
writing (narrative writing, argumentative writing) speaking, listening and viewing – and to help them
appreciate a wide selection of readings that increase students’ understanding and appreciation of
literature. Students are expected to write narratives to develop real imagined experiences or events using
effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences (CCSS). Additionally,
students will conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a
problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject,
demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Mandatory summer readings will be
assigned and assessed.

Course #
Course Name
10 Credits
121 English 2 Honors Grade 5

This sophomore English 2 Honors program is designed as an advanced course for reading, interpretation,
analysis, and discussion of selections from American literature. The program is a survey course which
covers American literature from the Colonial Period to Modernism. Students examine the major works
from these periods, and the cultural and historical context of each literary period is emphasized. Critical
and analytical approaches to various literary genres are stressed. Analysis and discussion of literary
works are strongly encouraged and expected. The development of expository writing skills is strongly
emphasized through various writing assignments on a variety of topics. Students must pursue individual
research in preparation for a formal research paper as per department guidelines. Vocabulary and
grammar development is continued through a structured program. Students are encouraged to pursue
independent study through outside reading. Mandatory summer readings will be assigned and assessed.

Course #
Course Name
10 Credits
122 English 2 Grade 5

This sophomore English 2 program is designed as a comprehensive survey course focused on American
literature from the Colonial period to Modernism, and continues to build upon the study of language,
literature, and composition begun in grade 9. Examples of major literary genres are studied and the
development of the expository essay is emphasized. Students are expected to write arguments to support
claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence (CCSS). Students are expected to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or
events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences (CCSS).
Additionally, students conduct short, as well as more sustained, research projects in which they

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