All courses are designed to emphasize the following standards:

Reading: Students will read to comprehend a variety of texts using appropriate strategies.

Literature: Students will read, understand, interpret, and appreciate a variety of contemporary and classic works of literature and non-print texts that represent diverse cultures, eras, and perspectives.

Writing: Students will write to communicate for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Research: Students will research to organize, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information.

Listening and Speaking: Students will listen actively and speak effectively in a variety of situations.

Why Read Literature?

Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter and Nicer, Time Magazine

Reading for 6 Minutes a day Reduces Stress by up to 68%, Huffington Post

Reading Increases Lifespan, Medical News Today