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English 12 British Literature and Composition 12 grade
Course Number: 1405 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: C+ in English 11 or recommendation of junior year teacher.
British literature provides a chronological survey of selected works and authors from the Anglo-Saxon period
through the modern period. During the first semester, students read, write about, and discuss content, form, theme
and importance of selected British masters and their works from the Anglo-Saxon through the medieval period.
During the second semester, students read and analyze satire, prose, and poetry through the Romantics period.
Pertinent historical events are discussed as they influence the literature of the period. The development of the
English language through word origins and selected vocabulary is also a feature of the course. Composition
activities focus on the in-class essay, literary reactions and analysis, and the primary source paper. Students will
select, read independently, and produce a literary critique of two British novels. Students can expect to display
their knowledge and appreciation of their work in writings, projects, and performances. Summer Reading is
required. (See chart on page 43)
LANGUAGE ARTS HONORS/ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
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Honors English 9 9 grade
Course Number: 1100 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation, STARS Assessment date and/or Gifted Identification,
and overall classroom performance will be given consideration.
The course includes the strengthening of vocabulary through the study of context and use in literature and
the application of grammar concepts through systematic writing assignments focusing on specific skills of
exposition. Students read short stories, novels, poetry, mythology, and drama. Because of the intensive,
in-depth reading and writing demands of this course, letter grades are weighted. Students entering this
class must be highly motivated, exhibit an enthusiasm for extensive and varied reading analysis, and an
interest in exchanging ideas and challenging assumptions appearing in literature. Summer reading and a
writing assignment are required to be completed prior to and due on the first day of school. (See
chart on page 43)
Honors English 10 10 grade
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Course Number: 1200 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: C+ or better in Honors English 9 or teacher recommendation
The course includes a study of novels from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Greek drama,
Shakespearean drama, a modern drama, and a poetry unit. Supplementary reading focuses on biography
and other non-fiction works. Composition assignments, both in and out of class, include the analytical
essay and literary critique. Extensive vocabulary study helps sharpen writing skills. Summer reading and
a writing assignment are required to be completed prior to, and due on, the first day of school. (See
chart on page 43)
Honors English 11 11 grade
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Course Number: 1300 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors English 9 or Honors English 10 or sophomore year
teacher recommendation. The course includes extensive reading of significant novels, dramatic works,
poetry and philosophy with an emphasis on American literature. Additionally, students will read works of
literary criticism and write a critical essay on each of the readings. Students must complete a ten to twelve
page term paper in the second semester. Summer reading and a writing assignment are required to be
completed prior to, and due on, the first day of school. (See chart on page 43)
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