This course is designed to engage enthusiastic students in further developing their ability to critically think and effectively write literary analysis and research-based essays regarding works of literary merit from a variety of genres, regions, and time periods that feature rich language and complexities in theme. Additional objectives of the course are to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Examination and to cultivate enjoyment of and appreciation for the enterprises of reading, writing, and discussing literature.

Students will further develop the ability to write effective essays in argumentative, research-based, expository, and rhetorical analysis; review standard grammatical usage; develop in-class essay writing abilities; master the use of the MLA format; become acquainted with various styles of non-fiction; and finally, sharpen close reading and critical thinking skills through the study of English and social justice issues. The class is centered on preparing students to analyze readings, gather credible research, and write at the collegiate level.

Students will continue to develop the ability to write effective essays in argumentative, research-based, expository, and rhetorical analysis; review standard grammatical usage; develop in-class essay writing abilities; master the use of the MLA format; become acquainted with various styles of non-fiction; and finally, sharpen close reading and critical thinking skills through the study of English and social justice issues. The class is centered on preparing students to analyze readings, gather credible research, and write at the collegiate level. 

This course works to develop proficient skills in literary analysis, academic writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and grammar as the course examines themes of personal identity, persuasion, and the American dream within historical and contemporary literature from various genres.

This course continues to build proficient skills in literary analysis, academic research and writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and grammar as the course delves into the themes ranging from Leadership and Persuasion to Satire to the Role of Nature within historical and contemporary literature. This course works to acquaint the student with various genres of literature, such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.

This course concentrates intensively on the development of students’ writing ability through grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and composition exercises with a focus on paragraph development and the five-paragraph essay, while exploring various literary works. This course follows the curriculum of English I at a more challenging level with an emphasis on critical thinking and academic writing.

This course works to foster proficient skills in literary analysis, academic writing, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and grammar as the course delves into the themes ranging from Coming of Age to the American Dream within historical and contemporary literature. This course works to acquaint the student with various genres of literature such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction.

This course continues to strengthen close reading and analytical skills through reading a survey of fiction and nonfiction. Students develop habits in completing credible research, citing said research, and incorporating researched ideas into writing. Students examine themes like Satire and Leadership and Persuasion. This course works to acquaint the student with various genres of literature such as poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction at an academically rigorous pace.

This course explores the principles of journalistic practice in the digital age. Students receive instruction and practice a wide variety of writing techniques, including news writing, sports articles, opinion/editorial, and feature pieces. Students compose several essays to research the First Amendment and journalistic ethics. Students are encouraged to contribute content for the school newspaper, The Pioneer.  Special consideration:  If taken as a Junior it counts as an elective credit, not a required English credit.

Students will read four – six novels with emphasis on the appreciation of reading for pleasure. Written essays of analysis, characterization, thematic statement, setting, and societal values inherent to the novels are some of the topical assignments required for the course.

Students will learn how literary techniques can be translated to communication modes beyond text. Tone, symbols, metaphors, characterization, and other techniques are portrayed in presentations, videos, and films. Students will write essays, with the emphasis on translating those essays into treatments, screenplays, storyboards, and presentations. Students will compose their own screenplays, narrative films, commercials/promotional videos, and documentaries to broaden their ability to communicate in the 21st century.

Students will further develop the ability to write effective essays in argumentative, research-based, expository, and rhetorical analysis; review standard grammatical usage; develop in-class essay writing abilities; master the use of the MLA format; become acquainted with various styles of non-fiction; and finally, sharpen close reading and critical thinking skills through the study of English and social justice issues. The class is centered on preparing students to analyze readings, gather credible research, and write at the collegiate level.

Students will continue to develop the ability to write effective essays in argumentative, research-based, expository, and rhetorical analysis; review standard grammatical usage; develop in-class essay writing abilities; master the use of the MLA format; become acquainted with various styles of non-fiction; and finally, sharpen close reading and critical thinking skills through the study of English and social justice issues. The class is centered on preparing students to analyze readings, gather credible research, and write at the collegiate level.