Critical thinking skills are emphasized in reading. The reading selections include a survey of American literature using a traditional textbook, as well as a minimum of four classic novels written by American authors. Emphasis is on higher level analytical skills and critical thinking. English IV English IV si a college prepatory course, but it is open to all twelfth-grade students. The course is a survey of British literature form the Anglo-Saxon period through the twentieth century, noting cultural and political ideas of each period, with emphasis on understanding, analysis, and critical evaluation of the literaure selections.
Vocabulary building is emphasized.
Composition exercises include all four forms of discourse and culminates in an in-depth research paper on a literary topic. A review of advanced grammar with emphasis on editing skills is part of the course. It combines a survey of British literature with some selections of world literature. An in-depth look at the customs, beliefs, politics, and accomplishments of eh Inglish people accompanies the study of literature. Students read three classic works by British authors and three Shakespearean plays.