11th and 12th grade English courses are designed to prepare you for the rigor and complexity of college-level work. Readings and assignments are often challenging, and it is important to take action early if you are having difficulty in class. 

Visit the Tips for Success page for information that can help you to be successful in class.

Assessment is focused on helping students develop:

• critical thinking 

• creative expression

• analytical writing skills

• research skills

• intellectual and professional communication skills

Visit the assessments page for more details.

Resources and information about reading, discussing, and writing literary criticism and literary interpretation.

Lesson plans focused on publishing.

Publishing Opportunities webpage.

Literary Magazine webpage, including submission guidelines.

Lesson plans focused on portfolios.

Lesson plans focused on preparation, tips, and resources for succeeding on the AP Literature exam.

Lesson plans focused on habits, tips, public library information, and other resources for reading outside of the school.

Lesson plans for class sessions focused on research and inquiry-based learning projects.

Lesson plans focused on TED Talk research and preparation.

Lesson plans focused on research and preparation for podcasting.

This page has games and play resources that can be used for introducing or reviewing concepts covered in class.

 Information about the summer reading assignment, along with examples for each of the writing prompts.