Honors English 7 will take an advanced approach to developing proficient communication skills through critical writing, speaking, and listening, as set forth in the Pennsylvania Core Standards. Students will be expected to demonstrate in-depth comprehension and analytical skills. Both individually and in cooperative groups, they will be called upon to think “outside-the-box” in order to make connections between texts, their own lives, and the world around them. This course will help prepare students for the more rigorous literature and writing required of those seeking placement in advanced college preparatory classes. It will aid in the development of creative and critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and academic responsibility and initiative. Students must maintain an 80% average and complete the summer assignment to stay enrolled at this academic level.