English 10/ H

English 10

The sophomore program extends the areas of emphasis in English 9, with study of a variety of literary genres and nonfiction, a focus on writing and practice in speaking, listening, and viewing. Continuing to use a program shaped by essential questions and the Common Core State Standards, along with three supplementary texts (To Kill a Mockingbird, Night, and Macbeth), students will master essential skills in reading and writing that will promote their learning in all disciplines. Students will increase their proficiency in writing as citing textual evidence becomes the norm in responding critically to literature. Essays of argument will feature more prominently in the curriculum. As reading for comprehension becomes more challenging and more is required outside of the classroom, students will identify and focus on those reading strategies that work best for them individually.

English 10 Honors For students who have demonstrated proficient skills in reading and writing, this course supplements the tenth grade core curriculum with additional reading, writing, and projects. The 010 level is designated as an honors class with longer and additional reading assignments, and more complex writing and research assignments.

Teacher recommendation, prior grades and work samples will be considered for placement. Students in English 10 010 must complete a summer reading and writing assignment to take the course.

English 10 Syllabus

English 10 H Syllabus