English

English I College Prep
A rigorous college-preparatory course that builds a solid foundation of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The study of literature and writing provides creative students with a context for their art. Students explore big ideas and essential questions through the close reading of poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and mythology. Socratic discussions provide opportunities and the necessity for investigating the tensions and friction among different perspectives and interpretations. Students write to develop and expand their own ideas and to examine the work and ideas of published authors and artists. Reflection and evaluation of individual work is a cornerstone for developing the capacity to think, read, listen, speak, and write critically.
English I Honors
A rigorous college-preparatory course that builds a solid foundation of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The study of literature and writing provides creative students with a context for their art. Students explore big ideas and essential questions through the close reading of poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and mythology. Socratic discussions provide opportunities and the necessity for investigating the tensions and friction among different perspectives and interpretations. Students write to develop and expand their own ideas and to examine the work and ideas of publlished authors and artists. Reflection and evaluation of individual work is a cornerstone for developing the capacity to think, read, listen, speak, and write critically. Honors English requires an affinity for language, literature, and abstract thought.
Reading Academic Support
This course focuses on the development of reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary expansion and word-recognition skills. Through the Read 180 language series, the student will utilize classroom instruction and technology that caters specifically to his/her reading skills and level in order to improve personal reading, writing, and critical thinking proficiency. This course directly addresses each student’s individual needs through high-interest literature, direct instruction in reading, writing and critical thinking.