ENGLISH 11 

Course #12150

Full Year

1 Credit

Foundations

Available to Grade 11

This course consists of American literature at an appropriate level and includes the short story, poetry, film, drama and non-fiction. Students will engage with the readings through oral discussion, written responses, and visual projects. Students in this class write longer compositions with continued emphasis on sentence and paragraph structure. Speaking and vocabulary are also included. A formal research project will be written during second semester.

Prerequisite:  English 10

ENGLISH 11 

Course #12152

Full Year

1 Credit

Grade 11

This course examines the themes and characteristics of American literature, studying major writers and their works through both a chronological and thematic approach. Students write a variety of essays requiring narrative skills, literary research and analysis, and the development of argumentative structure. They implement sophisticated reading techniques in class discussion and writing. Textual study of literature and a variety of media emphasizes students’ critical thinking, research, and visual literacy skills. Students are also expected to complete oral presentations. The study of vocabulary and critical reading skills in this class helps to prepare students for the PSAT and SAT exams.

Prerequisite:  English 10 

Alternatively, Juniors can choose to take an Interdisciplinary course entitled The American Experience which will satisfy their US History and English 11 requirements for graduation.