Honors Grade 10 Literature
Honors
Description:

Designed for the self-motivated learner who has demonstrated an ability to read well and grasp concepts quickly, Honors English 10 compresses four courses (American Literature I and II, Introduction to Communications, and Classic American Novel) into one. This course centers on the rich and diverse literature of the United States. Students are assigned two American classics for summer reading prior to the commencement of classes in the fall. Students are also required to read four classic American novels and two full-length plays during the course of the year. Shorter reading assignments are completed both in and out of class. Vocabulary studies are drawn from the literature, used in context, and reinforced in separate exercises. A short research paper (MLA style) is required of each student, in addition to numerous other papers and poems of various types – expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive – that seek to challenge the student to think creatively. Honors English 10 places heavy emphasis on improving oral communication skills through such activities as the memorized retelling of a Native American legend, panel discussions, debates, and parliamentary procedure.

Apps used in this course (available in Blue Jay apps)