English 11 Students read a variety of literature, comparing themes of various works and analyzing expository materials for logical reasoning. Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, verbal analogies, and learning about language history and structure. Through varied and frequent writing assignments students reinforce their understanding of purpose and audience and develop their skill in the use of voice and tone. Through a variety of interpersonal, group, dramatic, and public speaking activities, students refine their understanding of oral communication. English 12 Students read a variety of literature, analyzing characterization, point of view, and style of writing.
Students also identify the characteristics of various forms of literature.
Language study includes spelling, vocabulary, and learning about language history and structure. Through varied and frequent writing assignments, students refine their understanding of purpose, audience, and voice and develop criteria for evaluating writing. They participate in speaking and listening activities to build critical thinking, using inference, hypothesis, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills. This elective course offers students an opportunity to improve their reading, thinking, and study skills. A wide range of materials, both fiction and nonfiction, is used to extend vocabulary and comprehension.