This course continues, on a more advanced level, the experiences begun in English 9. Literary works are balanced between classic and modern. A Tale of Two Cities , Night , Hiroshima , and Julius Caesar . Literature, writing and vocabulary are emphasized. This class will meet an extra period every other day.
Additional literature is studied and a major term paper is required.
Coordinator and teacher recommendations are necessary for acceptance into the program, along with a qualifying examination. The New York State Regents Comprehensive Examination in English is given at the end of the course. A portfolio of writing is required. Class size is limited. The basic framework of this course is an analysis of American Literature.