About the Course

The English 3 course is designed to build stronger reading, writing, speaking, listening, and

language skills. The digital curriculum will encourage advancement in skills necessary for

college and career readiness by having students participate in a variety of integrated,

student-centered, interdisciplinary activities. The American Literature course centers around

the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and will require students to read and analyze

diverse, complex texts, and respond in a variety of formats.

The curriculum navigates through American nonfiction and fiction allowing for a framework of analysis; while, multimedia resources bolster the unit by providing current, relatable and relevant material to assist students in gaining an understanding of themes. Research and synthesis skills will be reemphasized, with a continued emphasis on citing textual evidence and establishing habits of close reading. Throughout the course, writing, listening, grammar, usage, and mechanics skills will be fostered within the context of the text. In addition, the digital curriculum allows students to create media with the writing production centering around the culminating project of publishing a Google Site Portfolio. The Portfolio is dedicated to highlighting the process of learning, effective oral and written communication and fostering sharing and collaboration between schools and families.