description
honors english will expose students to a variety of texts as they explore different genres of literature through novel studies, literature circles, researching, and independent reading. the writing curriculum will focus on investigative journalism, literary essays, a compare and contrast project, and a position paper.
the year will be split into six parts consisting of: literary elements, language and culture, literary analysis of novels, poetry, argument and persuasion, and public speaking.
students will be given different "challenge" assignments throughout the year that will focus on a high school leveled reading, writing, and vocabulary curriculum.
students will be expected to complete 20 minutes of independent reading outside of class each day. they will also be asked to set a personal goal of reading at least 20 books throughout the school year.
the year will be split into six parts consisting of: literary elements, language and culture, literary analysis of novels, poetry, argument and persuasion, and public speaking.
students will be given different "challenge" assignments throughout the year that will focus on a high school leveled reading, writing, and vocabulary curriculum.
students will be expected to complete 20 minutes of independent reading outside of class each day. they will also be asked to set a personal goal of reading at least 20 books throughout the school year.