English III 

ENGLISH III    Honors 12401        College Prep 12301

5 credits

English III focuses on the critical and historical study of American literature and non-fiction, with a goal of enhancing students’ understanding of American culture. Study in this course focuses on critical reading and writing skills, Standard English usage, speaking, vocabulary acquisition, and oral interpretation fluency. The study of literature includes novels, short stories, poetry, and essays.  Writing instruction is centered on developing students' synthesis and research skills.