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English I
The English I course offers incoming freshmen an introduction to various genres of literature such as short stories, poems, plays, and novels, through an exploration of thematic units. In addition to reading challenging works, students will also learn how to approach and execute the traditional five-paragraph essay.
British Literature
The British Literature course is designed to provide students with an overview of British literature from its beginnings to the present with an emphasis on an understanding of literary forms and genres. Students study major writers and works in order to glean their intellectual and historical impact on the development of Western civilization. Essays and critical reading assignments are the cornerstones of this course.
AP English Literature
AP English is a college-level course designed to prepare students for writing in college as well as for taking the AP English Literature exam. The course follows the curricular requirements described in the College Board’s AP English Course Description. Reading selections and writing assignments will be rich and challenging; the pace of the class, intense. We will concentrate on analyzing literature through close readings and the development of sophisticated analytical essays.
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