English 1-2 (Freshmen)

This course will be a fast-paced and challenging course that will emphasize many different approaches to learning.  Students will be expected to uphold rigorous standards in writing, reading and speaking.  This class will emphasize critical thinking skills and encourage creative reading and speaking.  Skills that will be emphasized include writing, vocabulary study, listening skills, reference/library use and literary analysis.  Students will also be expected to communicate their ideas through oral, visual and written texts, in both formal and informal modes of presentation.
In this class, we will read and perform poetry...


We will learn to understand and appreciate Shakespeare...

And, we will read novels and write about them.