10th Grade English

ENGLISH 10 / Honors: How do societal forces and conflict (both internal and external) help or hinder individuals in their quests to forge their identity in the world? 

EN21 - 1 English Credit - Full Year

Enrollment is based upon the recommendations of the 9th grade English teachers.

The l0th grade Honors curriculum is an introduction to World Literature and its universal themes. The reading and writing focus at this level is to promote close analysis of literature and the use of supporting details from primary or secondary sources. In addition to close reading and analytical writing, students are expected to produce projects and oral presentations for the class. Students will continue developing composition, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills. They will also prepare for MCAS.

ENGLISH 10A: Tragedy and loss, love and triumph - How do we learn from such things? Essential Question: How does literature reflect the human experience and enrich society?

EN22 - 1 English Credit - Full Year

Enrollment is based upon the recommendations of the 9th grade English teachers.

Sophomore English introduces students to World Literature and its universal themes. Literary selections include All Quiet on the Western Front, Night,The Other Side of the Sky, Romeo and Juliet, Cry, the Beloved Country, poetry and short stories from around the world, and nonfiction. Students will continue to develop their skills in vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, close analysis of texts, oral presentation, and writing, with a focus on persuasive argument, literary analysis, open response, and the 5-paragraph essay in preparation for the MCAS ELA Exam.