Course Description: Students read and interpret both
orally and in writing Romantic, Victorian,
Modern World and American short stories, poetry, novels and plays.
We use the narrative,
descriptive, persuasive, expressive, poetic, and workplace modes.
The honors student
recognizes and defines the problems, clarifies that a decision is
to be made and uses
supporting evidence, concrete details, personal experience, prior
knowledge and mastery
of correct mechanics and grammar to apply appropriate solutions.
Course Objective: Students in this course will be
taught a continuation of instruction in English
skills to seniors.
Course Requirements: All students will be able to
demonstrate employment skills, prepare
a resume, complete a job or college application, and possess the skills
and attitudes necessary
for a successful job interview or for entrance into college. The 12th
grade English Honors students
analyze how the works of the given period reflect historical and social
conditions. They understand
appropriate literary concepts such as logical fallacy, rhetorical
devices, and credibility of the author,
persuasive techniques and many more. They have an enriched vocabulary
building lesson each
week. They evaluate classic novels in depth using all current media
technologies. Included are
successful test taking strategies, study skills, and all other language
skills necessary to succeed
beyond high school and into the 21st century.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Homework 25%
Tests 25%
Class Participation 25%
Outside Assignments and Projects 25%
Textbooks, Related Readings: Language of Literature - McDougall & Littell
