Sophomore English Sophomore Comp. Honors Sophomore Comp. American Literature Electives AP Lang. AP British and World Literature English Electives Adv. Creative Writing Modern World Lit.
Students develop analytical reading skills and fundamental writing skills.
Students extend their understanding of character, form, tone, figurative language, and theme in the short story, novel, autobiography, drama, myth, and poetry. Vocabulary, spelling, usage, sentence correctness, effective use of language, and controlling ideas are stressed in the context of developing essay writing skills. Outside reading is a course requirement. This course parallels the curriculum of Freshman Composition and Literature but is designed for students seeking additional challenges, who are willing to read substantial literature, and to undertake complex and extensive writing assignments. Students learn specific writing skills and apply them to a variety of contexts and purposes as they prepare to demonstrate their writing competence.