The reading program will include the use of an anthology and paperbacks selected by the teacher. A comprehensive exam completes the course. This course is for advanced students who already possess a high degree of expertise in writing skills, grammar fundamentals, and reading comprehension. Much outside and independent student reading and analysis is expected. Students are also expected to contribute significantly to class discussion.
Summer reading is mandated and is tested during the first cycle of the school year.
This course builds on the fundamentals learned in English 9 while expanding the students' literary world to include literature from many other cultures. All genres are emphasized in accordance with the NYS teaching guidelines. Writing assignments, class discussions, and work in vocabulary derive from the literature read. Additional novels will be assigned at the discretion of the teacher. The students will purchase these novels.