Welcome to Honors English I!

Class Description:

Designed for the ninth grader who possesses both a strong ability and great interest in the study of English, Honors English I provides a course of study that teaches students to think deeply and carefully through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. All Honors English I students will study a core curriculum which continues and expands in the second and third years. This core curriculum is based on the State of Illinois Learning Standards and Common Core Learning Standards. Readings in literature will be supplemented with vocabulary lessons, grammar lessons, writing assignments, speaking assignments and library assignments. Major readings will include: Shakespeare, a contemporary novel, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry.

Year Plan of Action:

Fall 2019 Semester:
- Mini-Unit 1: Introduction to Class/Short Narrative Writing
- Mini-Unit 2: Writing process and ethical outcome
- Unit 3: The Struggle for Freedom
- Unit 3: Literature - Short Stories
- Unit 5: Introduction to the basics of MLA Format
Spring 2020 Semester
- Semester-Long Activity: NonFiction Book to read outside of class Time:
- Unit 1: Literature - War in Literature
- Unit 2: Formal Writing (based on Red Badge, MLA, research)
- Unit 3: Shakespeare

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Section A

Section A applies to all students who come to school on A days.

Section B

Section B applies to all students who come to school on B days.

Remote Learners

Remote Learners applies to all students who are opting to be completely remote.

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