English 10
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English 10 is a full year course. During the year, students will read selections from the genres of the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. They will also study vocabulary, composition, practical grammar, literature, and public speaking. Students will be responsible for writing in their journals, completing projects and giving oral presentations throughout the year. There will also be many opportunities for critical thinking and class discussions. Students will also work in the writing laboratory to facilitate the writing process and to create work that can be filed in their electronic portfolios. This class will also provide many opportunities for students to build skills that will be assessed on the CAPT test.
Units of Study
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- Mythology
- Drama - Titles to be read include:
- Antigone by Sophocles
- Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
- A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
- King Lear by William Shakespeare
- Reading Drama: An Anthology of Plays - DiYanni, ed.
- Fiction - Titles to be read include:
- Poetry
- Introduction to the Poem - Boynton and Mack, ed.
- A Book of Pooetry 1
Summer Reading Program
Each summer, high school students, including incoming ninth grade students, must read two books over the summer, and write essays concerning their literary merit. At least one of the summer reading titles must be selected from the appropriate grade reading list below. The second book may be a free reading choice. Essays will be assigned by English teachers in September.
For more information view or download the Summer Reading cover letter.
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