English

In British Literature, students will examine poetry and prose through an analytical, historical, biographical and critical lens. Though the main focus of the course will be Romantic Naturalism and Victorian Poetry and Prose,...

This class is a complete language arts course consisting of instruction in composition, grammar and mechanics, reading comprehension, and literature.

Composition and Research will focus on the writing process. Students will complete several writing assignments throughout the course of the year, and their assignments will derive from class discussion, observation, and non-fiction prose.

This course lays a foundation for analyzing literature and for writing effectively. The literature is presented in a genre approach. We start with short stories and examine setting, plot, conflict, point of view, irony, suspense, and symbols.

We will read 90% of the text book, omitting only The Red Badge of Courage. I supplement the text with novels that reinforce the themes and style of the various periods.