English III

This course combines the study of composition skills and American literature. Major elements of this course include the development and refinement of writing skills and grammar. Essay assignments will include the following: critical/literary analysis, college application, narrative, expository, persuasive and a source-based paper. The course will also focus on the forms and themes of American literature and the historical activity that influenced the works from each period studied. Emphasis will be placed on the critical analysis of themes, literary styles, and techniques, as well as historical background and biographical information of selected American authors.