Advance students study world literature with emphasis on interpretation and analysis. Stylistic development, two researches based review of various genre, and a fully documented seven to nine page research paper are required. Accelerated instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage mechanics, library skills, and preparatory preparation. The novel, poetry, the short story, a tragedy of Shakespeare, and an informational speech are mandatory elements. In addition, students are prepared for the PSAT, SAT, and reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test.
Summer reading is required.
Stylistic fluency, a research based review, and a fully documented five to seven page research paper is required. Instruction is area specific and includes, but is not restricted to, vocabulary, grammar, usage, mechanics, library skills, PSAT, and SAT preparation. The epic, the short story, the novel, the Bible as literature, a tragedy of Shakespeare, and informational speech are mandatory elements. In addition, students are prepared for the reading and writing sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test. Expository paragraphs, proficiency within persuasive writing, controversial issue prompts, work place texts, and a five-page research paper are required.