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student to the rich diversity of American literature. Summer Reading is required. (See chart on page 43)
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English 11 11 grade
Course Number: 1310 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: English 10A
Composition activities are designed for the student who plans to enter the world of work or a junior or
vocational college after graduation. All areas of written and oral communication, including the various
types of business correspondence, are emphasized. Literature activities are designed to give the students an
appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage in American literature. The students will read, write about, and
discuss the content, form, themes, and importance of literature by major American authors from varied
backgrounds from the earliest literature to the present.
Summer Reading is required. (See chart on page 43)
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English 12 Modern Literature and Composition 12 grade
Course Number: 1410 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: C in English 11 (American Literature Writing and Research) or recommendation of
junior year teacher.
NOTE: Qualified seniors are encouraged to take both Modern Literature and British Literature in their
senior year. Modern Literature and Composition presents a thematic view of twentieth century literature
and the arts to enable students to broaden their literary experience and strengthen interpretive skills.
Major works, both print and visual, which convey numerous viewpoints on the theme, serve as the
foundation of the units. These may include THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY, UTOPIAN SOCIETIES,
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM, SCIENCE AND THE HUMANITIES. Current events, ethical issues, and
social concerns are explored through the literature; which includes full length fiction, nonfiction, poetry,
drama, and film. Students will read modern and contemporary works and compare/contrast them with
modern renditions in print and film. Designed to provide a foundation for college freshman writing
courses, Modern Literature and Composition offers students the opportunity to practice a variety of
writing types. Composition skills are practiced extensively and are refined throughout the course as
writings range from personal response to analysis and criticism of what is read, discussed, and viewed.
Writing assignments emerge from the literature and themes studied. Students can expect to display their
knowledge and appreciation of work in writing, projects, and performances. Summer Reading is
required. (See chart on page 43)
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English 12 Cultural Influences 12 grade
Course Number: 1415 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: English 11
This course involves a study of both classic and modern literature and visual media and the relationship
between them, as well as the traditional literary and societal influences which have helped to shape modern
and contemporary works. Primary emphasis is on the development of character and or theme in novels and
short works of fiction. Other units include a study of language and language terms, film, modern
non-fiction, poetry and the essay. Reading and writing skills are stressed. Summer Reading is required.
(See chart on page 43)
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