Subject: American Literature I and II
Grade: 10 (American Lit. I Required Course) American Lit. II is a semester elective 11-12
Length of Course: Semester
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 9 or Instructor Permission
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A chronological study of American literature encourages the students to view literature from a historical perspective and to consider social issues of the various periods. This literature includes concentration on various genres, forms of style, and literary terms. The students are encouraged to think and to write responses to all of these aspects of literature. Vocabulary is studied according to each selection.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
2) To read daily assignments and to respond them by writing in a daily journal.
3) To study vocabulary meanings and literary terms.
4) To relate social issues in American history as written by the authors and to respond to these issues in writing or discussion.
5) To think and write about various philosophies as given by the authors.
6) To develop organized thoughts in writing.
EVALUATION:
Tests, limited literary analysis papers, quizzes, journals, and research based papers.