English IV is for seniors. This course has more of an emphasis on projects and presentations. There are still writing assignments, but those assignments are broken down into smaller pieces with multiple work days in class to write and ask questions. Students will also have the opportunity to work with their peers on several projects and presentations throughout the year!

Some texts that could be covered include:

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus

Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend by Karen Blumenthal

The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

At the end of the first semester, students will also choose a mystery novel to complete in a small group for literature circles. 

Writing Projects:

NPR's This I Believe Essay 

Essay responding to the perception vs. reality unit

Rhetorical choices project with several shorter writing components

Video essay