Assignments emphasize narrative, persuasive, and analytical writing. The remaining three quarters are devoted to the study of American literature. Tell it on the Mountain, and Song of Solomon. Frequent writing assignments coordinate with the literature. The first quarter of this course is devoted to the study of Hamlet and supplementary texts.
Students then choose electives to run through second and third quarter.
In 2001-2002 elective choices include Other Gods and Other Monsters, Novels of the American West, Heroes and Villains, Happy Endings, and Contemporary Theater. Fourth quarter, students choose new electives designed to be brief, intensive studies of genre or theme. As always, students develop and polish their writing skills through a variety of analytical and creative assignments. Although no section is specifically designated an AP section, English IV prepares all students to take the AP exam if they so desire. All Rights Reserved.