Year course open to grade 10 Meets graduation requirement: English (10 credits)
Students study poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and Shakespearean drama to enrich their literary experience and to provide a basis for advanced literary analysis. Primary focus is on literature of world cultures. Students write responses to literature, narrative, and persuasive essays and research reports. They deliver oral presentations that convey clear viewpoints. Students study literary terms, vocabulary, and conventions of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
English 3/4 Honors (CSU, UC)
Year course open to grade 10 Prerequisite: Honors standing or teacher recommendation Meets graduation requirement: English (10 credits) Bonus GPA credit
Students participate in an intensive study of poetry, non-fiction, the epic, the literary essay, and Shakespearean and Greek drama. Students write analytical essays responding to literature. They also write expository compositions, research reports, persuasive compositions, and technical documents. They deliver focused presentations that convey clear perspectives and solid reasoning. Students study writing style and advanced grammar.