Course Objectives

--Students will gain an appreciation of English literature—from 800 A.D. to the modern era.

--Students will understand how the focus and tone of English literature has changed over time. 

--Students will analyze English literature in terms of complex literary elements such as theme, tone, and motif.

--Students will produce original writing that reflects their own purpose and analysis while adhering to the conventions of Standard English.

--Students will create and deliver informative presentations in a variety of media to an audience of their classmates. 

--Students will be ready to move on to college-level English work by the end of the school year.