Sophomore English

1112 Sophomore English

Grade 10: 1 Credit College Prep

Required Sequence: Successful completion of Grade 9 English

1111 Sophomore English

Grade 10: 1 Credit Honors

Suggested Guidelines: B- or better in Grade 9 English Honors; A- or better in Grade 9 English College Prep

Students will explore the nature of tragedy and the use of archetypes in literature to examine the effects of tragedy on humanity. Students will analyze political and ideological propaganda, making connections to the past and today. By studying a variety of genres, English 10 strives to prepare students to be confident readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers. Assessment is based upon students’ growth as a collaborator, speaker, analytical reader, and writer, improving on these 21st century skills, using technological tools to support their growth.

Students who choose to take honors will read Gentlemen and Players, by Joanne Harris, during the summer in addition to the school-wide required summer reading selection.