9th Grade English

ENGLISH 9 / HONORS: “Paradise and Paradise Lost!” How does great literature embody archetypes that are foundational to understanding the universal nature of human experience?

EN11 - 1 English Credit - Full Year

Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation.

As an enriched and accelerated introduction to literature, students will study Of Mice and Men, A Separate Peace, The Odyssey, Julius Caesar, and Crime and Punishment, as well as selections of short stories, poems, and myths. A primary emphasis will be on writing organized, well-developed literary analysis essays and developing critical and creative thinking. This course is recommended for highly motivated students with exceptional reading and writing skills.

ENGLISH 9A: How has the nature of human experiences and social values influenced literature throughout history, and how are these themes shown in our modern world?

EN12 - 1 English Credit - Full Year

Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation.

As an introduction to literature, students will study Of Mice and Men, The Odyssey, and Julius Caesar, as well as selections of short stories, poems, and Greek and Roman myths. The primary emphasis will be on developing organized, well-developed literary analysis essays.  This course is recommended for students with good reading and writing skills.