English Language Arts

Key Skills:

Reading: Fluency, Comprehension, Vocabulary and Grammar Usage
Writing: Organization, Elaboration, Use of Effective Writing Strategies, Grammar and Vocabulary
College and Career Readiness: Applying Knowledge to New Situations, Meeting Deadlines, Collaboration

9th Grade

Overview of literature across major forms and genres

Introduction to Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Connection with Greek Tragedy: Antigone and Oedipus Rex
Introduction to Shakespearean sonnets
Exposure to a range of short stories
History of the novel as a literary form using Of Mice and Men and informational texts from the Great Depression
Garnering a greater understanding of literary elements through their reading of Lord of the Flies and Maus

Intensive writing program:
Expository Writing & Literary research paper, using at least 3 sources with proper MLA citation

Historical novels: The literature coincides with the events students learned and will be learning about in European history.

Examples include:

Intensive writing program:
Reinforcement of Expository Writing Skill
Persuasive Writing & Research Paper

American Literature: The literature is structured to coincide with the events students learned and will be learning in American history.

Intensive writing program:
Reinforcement of Writing Skills
Research Paper

Additional 11th Grade Courses: AP English Language

Introspective Literature: Students will see that literature can evoke true emotion and open hearts as well as minds.

Intensive Writing Program:

Additional 12th Grade Courses: AP English Literature

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