Honors Sophomore English
1 credit
Prerequisite: A in Freshman English
or successful completion of Honors
Freshman English, and placement by
instructor
How does literature reflect the values
of a specific culture and how is it a tool
for understanding cultural practices
and beliefs? In this rigorous world
literature course students will read texts
that reflect various cultural perspectives
around the world, with an emphasis
on exploring worldviews. Required
reading will include at least five novels,
nonfiction essays, a play and short
stories in addition to the common novel
listed above. A poetry unit will introduce
students to poetic terminology, various
poetry forms and traditions, and writing
poetry. Grammar and vocabulary will
be stressed and taught in a continuing
effort to prepare students for the SAT.
Above average competency in the
interpretation and analysis of literature
and an above-average competency in all
areas of writing, including the formal
essay, are expected in this course.
Note: Completion of the summer
reading assignment is mandatory and
students are responsible for getting
the summer reading assignment. The
summer reading assignment will be
available June 1 via TAOnline, the
Guidance Office, and English teachers.
Sophomore English
1 credit
Prerequisite: Placement by department
and guidance
This course provides the pace and
content expected of students preparing
to further their education after high
school at two- and four- year colleges
and universities, with the goal of
introducing students to new ideas
and perspectives while developing
their appreciation of literature. How
is literature a tool for understanding
society and culture? While building on
work established in Freshman English,
students will examine what it means
to be human by reading at least three
novels in addition to the common novel,
short stories, nonfiction, poems from
various cultural perspectives, and a play.
The principles of good writing, clear
presentation, close reading, and research
will be expanded and developed.
Grammar and vocabulary will be
stressed and taught in a continuing effort
to prepare students for the SAT.
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Foundations of Sophomore English
1 credit
Prerequisite: Placement by department
and guidance
This course is for those students who
plan to go straight into the workforce
or further their education after high
school in technical or vocational
experience and/or coursework. Students
will concentrate on improving their
comprehension skills by reading
high-interest literature written from
various cultural perspectives. Novels,
short fiction, nonfiction and poetry
will be used to explore other cultures
and to consider the connection