Literature Policy StatementThe English Department at PCS is dedicated to the teaching of quality literature within a safe, Christian framework that is the classroom. That does not necessarily mean that every text will espouse Christian ideals and beliefs. As part of the school’s mission statement to “nurture students in…critical thinking,” texts that encourage them to sail out of the safe harbor and consider other experiences and world views, especially as they relate to their own, are encouraged, though the teacher is always on board with them. These texts are not read in isolation but are part of student-driven, teacher-guided discussion that does assume Christianity as a grounding framework to which students return. The fact of the matter is that most good books aren’t safe, because they do challenge the reader to think about and sometimes defend deeply held ideas and beliefs. But there is no more positive, or important, task for the classroom, particularly in the Christian school. Suggested Reading ListsPlease refer to the Library Catalogue. You will find English 8/9 and English 10/11/12 reading lists under Copy Categories on the upper left or Resource Lists (Public) on the right side panel. 100 Things to Do with BooksLiterature Analysis (Literary Terms)General SitesElectraGuide: Writing Persuasive Essays
Classical RootsPoetryEnglish 8English 9English 10English 11Honours 11 AP Language and CompostionDon't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
English 12
AP English 12 Literature and Composition
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