ELA 9 B

This freshman-year second semester English course engages students in literary analysis of great texts both classic and contemporary. Interwoven in the lessons are activities that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills and produce clear, coherent writing. Students will read a range of classic texts including Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and Richard Connell’s “The … Read more

ELA 9 A

This freshman-year first semester English course engages students in literary analysis of great texts both classic and contemporary. Interwoven in the lessons are activities that encourage students to strengthen their grammar, writing, and reading informational texts. Students will read a range of classic texts including Homer’s The Odyssey. They will also study short but complex … Read more

ELA 12 B

This second semester senior-level English course offers fascinating insight into British literary traditions spanning from Nineteenth century writing to the modern period. With interactive introductions and historical contexts, this course connects philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of each time period to the works of many notable authors, including H. G. Wells, John Keats, … Read more

ELA 12 A

This first semester senior-level English course offers fascinating insight into British literary traditions spanning from Anglo-Saxon writing to the Enlightenment period. With interactive introductions and historical contexts, this course connects philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of each time period to the works of many notable authors, including Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Robert Louis Stevenson, … Read more

ELA 11 B

This second semester junior-year English course invites students to delve into American literature from early nineteenth century through contemporary works. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, students master comprehension and literary analysis strategies. Interwoven in the lessons are tasks that encourage students to strengthen their grammar skills and produce creative, coherent writing. … Read more

ELA 11 A

This first semester junior-year English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through early twenty-first century works. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, students master comprehension and literary analysis strategies. Interwoven in the lessons are tasks that encourage students to strengthen their grammar skills and produce … Read more

ELA 10 B

Focused on application, this second semester sophomore English course reinforces literary analysis and twenty-first century skills with pieces of nonfiction and fiction literature. Each thematic unit focuses on specific literary analysis skills, grammar, and vocabulary and allows students to apply them to a range of genres and text structures. Students will write an argumentative essay … Read more