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English
Four English credits are required for graduation.
ENGLISH I
Two semesters, 1 credit
Required
The purpose of this course is to teach students to read analytically and
thoughtfully, discuss what they have read, formulate opinions about what they
have read and provide evidence for their opinions, respect the opinions of others,
and ask helpful questions. English I includes an overview of major literary forms,
including short story, novel, mythology, drama, and non-fiction. A novel is assigned
for summer reading, and the course begins with students’ study questions, essays,
and class discussion. The course assists students in developing abilities involved
in cohesive writing. Research skills are introduced, and a research project is
produced. Standard English grammar rules are studied and applied in common
usage. Vocabulary is taught through assigned reading of short stories and novels.
ENGLISH II
This course covers literature from around the world, and many genres of writing
are studied, including the short story, poetry, Shakespearean drama, and complete
novels. A novel is assigned for summer reading, and the course begins with
students’ summaries, essay questions, and class discussion. Vocabulary is taught
from assigned texts. Research skills are further developed for all facets of research
from note-taking, outline, use of various sources, and proper citation through the
final product. Grammar, paragraph writing, and composition are covered as well.
American Literature is the study of the prose and poetry of significant writers who
have observed and commented on American culture over the last five hundred
years. The reading selections include all genres of literature: short story, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and novels. A novel is assigned for summer reading, and
the course begins with discussion of the summer novel and related assignments.
The literature curriculum is coordinated with the U.S. History course to broaden
the students’ understanding of the interconnection between historical events
and creative expression, i.e. literature, films, music and art. The writing curriculum
focuses on the multi-paragraph format, and vocabulary is integrated from the
literature program.
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
Two semesters, 1 credit
Required
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2023 - 2024
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
Placement in honors level English classes requires teacher recommendation and
administrative approval.
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ENGLISH III — AMERICAN LITERATURE
Two semesters, 1 credit
Required