This course introduces students to literary analysis through a variety of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students develop skills in comprehension, vocabulary, and identifying key ideas and themes. Instruction emphasizes citing textual evidence, analyzing characters and plot, and responding to literature through writing and discussion. Students also begin developing skills in narrative, informational, and opinion writing.

Aligned to Ohio Learning Standards for English Language Arts and delivered through a combination of teacher-led instruction, independent practice, and digital resources.