Schedule

CA 12

This full year course focuses on readings in British literature.  Reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities will begin with Old English and trace language and literature changes through Modern English.  Various types of literature will be studied and analyzed: short stories, poetry, novel, drama, and non-fiction.  Writing activities will include the literary analysis, the persuasive essay, resume and employment related writing, college writing styles and research paper and/or anthology.  Speaking activities will include oral argumentation and individual and group presentations.  Vocabulary and spelling skills in this course will focus on defining and using the Greek and Roman roots, suffixes, and prefixes.

Advanced English

Advanced English is a one year, senior level course concentrating on reading and critical analysis.  Time outside of class must be reserved in order to complete the reading and writing assignments.  Some summer reading is advised.  The student must be willing to commit time and thought to the various levels of literature presented.  Emphasis in the class will be on analyzing fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.  Because of the amount of work involved, this course is recommended for college preparation students only.  Because of the amount of work involved, this course is recommended for college preparation students only.  Because class time work will be spent on discussions and written analysis, completion of this course eliminates Communication Arts from the student's required classes.  Additional class work may include research and/or anthology readings.  Students who perform well in this class may choose to take the advanced placement test for possible college credit.  (AP Class)