English I

English I is a course of discovery using the medium of literature. When learning through literature, students are exposed to prose, fiction, and poetry, and through the process, learn about different perspectives, the world, and one’s self. Required for 9th graders, English I is designed to guide young adults through the learning process of reading and writing. Close reading and analysis, discussion, research, composition, presentations, projects, and other assignments will be utilized to assess students’ relationship to the English language. Students will read and respond to writing prompts related to influential texts by authors including Shakespeare, Homer, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Paolo Coelho, Above all, the focus is on fluency over accuracy. As summative assessments, students will compose their own essays and present their work at the end of each unit.

English II World Literature

This course focuses on literature from ancient times to present day. Students will study a variety of literature including but not limited to short stories, novels, and poetry from all over the world. Students will develop their understanding of English mechanics, figurative language and other writing techniques, persuasive writing, and critical reading. They will develop their analytical and critical thinking skills and improve their ability to cite material and provide evidence for claims. Assessments will range from essays, projects, presentations, and other formative methods.
Prerequisite: English I

English III

Required for 11th graders, English III is a course designed to guide young adults through the learning process of reading and writing. In the scope and context of literature produced in the United States, discussion, research, composition, presentations, projects, and other assignments will be utilized to assess students’ relationship to the English language. Students will read and respond to writing prompts related to influential texts by authors including Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, Emily Dickenson, and Zora Neale Hurston. Each unit of study includes selections of different genres- including multimedia- all related to relevant and meaningful Essential Questions. As students read, they will engage in activities that inspire thoughtful discussion and debate with their peers, allowing them to formulate and defend their own perspectives. As summative assessments, students will compose their own essays and present their work at the end of each unit.
Prerequisite: English II

English IV

This course focuses on literature from early anglo-Saxon times through to present day. Students will study a variety of literature including, but not limited, to short stories, novels, and poetry mainly from England. This course is heavily focused on analysis, discussion, and citations. Students will continue developing critical reading and analytical writing skills. Students will be able to analyze not just the story content, but also analyze how an author’s literary choices can change the audience’s perception or interpretation of their work.
Prerequisite: English III

AP English Literature and Composition

The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns with an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of literature. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.
***6 credit 1st year university course.*** Prerequisite:English III