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Welcome to the English Department
Welcome to the English Department
English 1 is a standards-based foundational course for freshmen and is designed to provide an opportunity for students to continue their study of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will read a variety of literary genres and forms. From paragraphs to essays, writing will be both analytical and creative, with a focus on the writing process. This program emphasizes a variety of critical thinking and language experiences to provide students with strong communication skills and the ability to succeed in and out of the classroom.
E1 Info Video 2022.mp4English 1 Video
English 1 Video
Watch this video to learn about English 1 and the English courses offered after 9th grade at Branham!
In this course, students read a variety of texts from the myPerspectives textbook, such as Romeo and Juliet and excerpts from The Odyssey. Every student receives their own copy that they can write in and the book does not need to be returned.
During Fall semester, we read the novella The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Students analyze the main character's growth and developing identity, and use the book as inspiration to reflect on their own identity in vignettes and a narrative essay.
During Spring semester, students complete the Freshman College Project, during which they learn about the various options available to them after graduation and what they can do to prepare starting in 9th grade. This project normally also includes a field trip to a local university.
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