English 9H

English Honors 9 takes a genre approach to literature. It incorporates the study of the short story, drama, poetry, nonfiction and the novel. Through a rigorous study of these genres and various themes, students will build the foundation for analysis and evaluation of literature. The curriculum stresses the development of critical thinking, personal expression, reading comprehension, analysis, research and writing skills. Students in the honors level course read more extensively, study and discuss in greater depth and write more comprehensive essays. Students who demonstrate a genuine commitment to learning and sensitivity to literature will benefit from this advanced program of study. 

Summer Reading:

Choose one from each category:

FICTION

• Circe by Madeline Miller

• James by Percival Everett

• A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

• Horse by Geraldine Brooks

• Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

NONFICTION

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

• Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

• Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

• The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

• Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

• Stiff by Mary Roach

**Be sure to bring your copies of both books to class during the first two weeks of school.