LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM English 10 Course Descriptions ENGLISH 10 HONORS This course continues an in-depth study of response to literature and the writing process. Literature study will include reading, reflecting upon and analyzing challenging selected poetry, multiple short stories, dramatic pieces, non-fiction, several novels and a thematic unit surrounding “respecting diversity.” As part of their ongoing instruction in the writing process, students will continue to practice preparing, drafting and revising and they will learn to use conferencing skills to improve their pieces. Students will complete a series of written pieces, including several analytic essays and one creative piece. Students will also learn the special skills involved in the process of writing a short research paper. Vocabulary study will continue.
ENGLISH 10 ADVANCED This course continues to focus on response to literature and writing skills. Literature study will include reading, reflecting upon and analyzing selected poetry, multiple short stories, non-fiction, at least three novels and a thematic unit surrounding “respecting diversity.” As part of their ongoing instruction in the writing process, students will continue to practice preparing, drafting, and revising and they will learn to use conferencing skills to improve their pieces. Students will complete a series of written pieces, including at least one analytic essay and one creative piece. Students will also learn the special skills involved in the process of writing a short research paper. Vocabulary study will continue.
ENGLISH 10 STANDARD This course emphasizes response to literature and writing skills in a structured program that enables students to practice each skill before they move on the next. Literature study will include reading, performing, and writing about selected poetry, short stories, and at least three novels and a thematic unit surrounding “respecting diversity.” As part of their ongoing instruction in the writing process, students will continue to practice preparing, drafting, and revising and they will learn to use conferencing skills to improve their pieces. Students will complete at least one analytic essay and one creative piece. Students will also complete one research project. Additionally, structured vocabulary study will continue.
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