Required for students Gr. 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10
Required Supplies: None
Offered: Every year
Duration: Traditional year
High School Credit: .5 credit/semester
College Credit: None
Coursework will reinforce communication, writing, and reading concepts with a focus on "human connectedness." Writing will include proper usage of research strategies, techniques, and documentation skills. Students will read a wide range of American literature including short stories, poetry, and longer works. Emphasis will be placed on how historic and cultural events shaped Americans and their writing. Independent reading will be 10% of the student’s overall grade.