Skagway English 10

Align to the Common Core Standards English 10 is a thematic exploration of literary and informative texts of world literature.  While English 9 is an exploration of genre, English 10 is an exploration of ideas (themes, arguments, thesis statements).  Students will read a variety of literature and literary genres from Ancient Greek classics to contemporary works, and cite textual evidence to analyze characters, figurative language, and cultural themes.  In informative reading students will analyze how claims and central ideas are developed and shaped by specific details.  

In writing students will build on the foundation established in 9th grade for composing literary, persuasive, and reflective essays, and to produce an original research paper. Additionally, students will utilize proper writing conventions appropriate to their learning level. To accomplish this, students will actively read from an extensive selection spanning all literary genres, analyze these works, develop original theses, and share their ideas in formal compositions (persuasive, reflective, and analytical), class discussions, and oral presentations.

Students this year will learn strategies for writing successful persuasive essays and compose one using proper MLA citations.

Texts (students will read some or all of the following): Holt McDougal: English 10, A Brave New World, The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Oedipus Rex, The Odyssey, All Quiet of the Western Front, Catcher in the Rye.