Advanced Placement English Language and Composition: In this course, students will become critical readers of non-fiction prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts by skilled writers who compose for different purposes and audiences. Students will examine arguments in a variety of formats including speeches, founding documents, letters, and essays through the lens of the rhetorical triangle and learn to synthesize information to form well written arguments. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition: In this course, students will learn to closely read and critically analyze an array of complex imaginative literature. Teachers may organize the course by genre or by theme and will include a study of both American and world literature in a variety of genres and time periods. Students will develop critical standards for interpretation and a mature analytical writing style. As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Dual Enrollment English 101 English Composition I: In this course, students will be enrolled in an English Composition I course at a Community College, 4 year College, or University while being dual enrolled at the high school. Students who pass this English course at the college/university will receive credit on their college transcript and also on their high school transcript.

Dual Enrollment English 102 English Composition II: In this course, students will be enrolled in an English Composition II course at a Community College, 4 year College, or University while being dual enrolled at the high school. Students who pass this English course at the college/university will receive credit on their college transcript and also on their high school transcript.

Dual Enrollment English: In this course, students will be enrolled in an English course at a Community College, 4 year College, or University while being dual enrolled at the high school. Students who pass their English course at the college/university will receive credit on their college transcript and also on their high school transcript.

Academic Literacy I: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading; discuss texts as a community of readers; and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will engage in activities that increase or improve reading comprehension, reading technique, vocabulary acquisition, and general literacy skills.

Academic Literacy I - Pt 1: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading, discuss texts as a community of readers, and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will write to learn on a daily basis. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Academic Literacy I - Pt 2: In this course, students will continue to expand their reading strategies in order to increase fluency and comprehension of increasing rigorous fiction and non-fiction texts. Students will write to learn on a daily basis. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Academic Literacy II: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading, discuss texts as a community of readers, and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will engage in activities that increase or improve reading comprehension, reading technique, vocabulary acquisition, and general literacy skills.. Students will write to learn on a daily basis.

Academic Literacy III: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading, discuss texts as a community of readers, and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will engage in activities that increase or improve reading comprehension, reading technique, vocabulary acquisition, and general literacy skills.

Academic Literacy IV: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading, discuss texts as a community of readers, and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will engage in activities that increase or improve reading comprehension, reading technique, vocabulary acquisition, and general literacy skills.

African American Literature Part 1: In the course, students will have an opportunity to explore the history and influence of African American Literature. Students will study the impact of this writing on the African American community and on American history. Texts will expose students to the journeys from slavery to freedom, and the continued fight for civil rights and social equality. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

African American Literature: In the course, students will have an opportunity to explore the history and influence of African American Literature. Students will study the impact of this writing on the African American community and on American history. Texts will expose students to the journeys from slavery to freedom, and the continued fight for civil rights and social equality. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

American Literature: In the course, students will sharpen their reading comprehension skills and analyze important themes & literary movements of American literature from colonial to contemporary times. Students will examine how literature has been shaped by concerns, values, and ideas that have intrigued, delighted, and challenged people throughout time. All students develop writing and critical reading skills along with media and oral presentation skills. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Comparative Mythology: In the course, students will investigate myths representing diverse cultures, comparing and contrasting styles from around the globe. Students will read literary criticisms and other academic literature to attain a deeper understanding of how mythology has influenced storytelling throughout history. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.)

Creative Writing: In this course, students will improve their technique and individual style in poetry, short story, drama, essay and other forms of writing. Student may study exemplary models and authors to obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Creative Writing Pt. 1: In this course, students will improve their technique and individual style in poetry, short story, drama, essay and other forms of writing. Student may study exemplary models and authors to obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Culture, Literature, and the Arts: In this course, students will study complex texts and artistic works to develop an understanding of the relationship between literature, the fine arts, and culture. Students will examine the cultural influences of major themes, issues, and topics throughout selected literary and artistic periods to gain an understanding of the complex relationship between reality and art in forming cultural identity. Emphasis will be on developing independent thinking, close reading skills, and developing sophistication in students’ writing. Students will read a variety of fiction and non-fiction including novels, plays, short stories, and poetry and will also include mediums from the five Burncoat art magnet disciplines: dance, theater, visual arts, media arts, and music. Writing skills will be practiced frequently and in multiple forms such as journal responses, expository and persuasive essays, as well as narratives and creative writing assignments. This honors-level course is designed for students in the Hanover Insurance Academy for the Arts. This course will also cover all of the ELA standards for Grade 10. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Digital Media Research: In this course, students will use digital and media resources to explore rich content and strengthen literacy strategies. Students will use the web and program-based sources to conduct research, evaluate the veracity of sources, prepare, present and defend their research to others using appropriate academic forms of discourse. At the conclusion of the course, students will conduct on-line and web-based research in several discipline areas. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

English I: In this course, students will study vocabulary acquisition skills and reading strategies to comprehend increasingly rigorous fiction and non-fiction texts in all genre including short story, poetry, drama, novel and essay. Students will draft and edit clearly written and logically organized arguments, informative/explanatory essays and narratives using evidence from texts. Students will work collaboratively on assignments and projects throughout the course and will learn to present their creative and analytical work in a variety of formats.

English II: In this course, students will study increasingly complex texts in a variety of genre in order to improve their reading comprehension, to determine the author’s intent and purpose and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver his or her message. Students will also learn about how to vary written expression according to purpose, topic and audience as they draft and edit logically organized arguments, informative/explanatory essays and narratives using relevant and specific evidence from texts. Students will work collaboratively on specified assignments and projects and will present their creative and analytical work in a variety of formats.

English III: In this course, students will study primarily American literature with a focus on understanding this country's written language, literary expression, and artistic development. Student will continue to improve their reading comprehension and writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns; word choice; a variety of rhetorical strategie; and use of literary conventions and stylistic devices.

English IV: In this course, students will study world literature and composition, often focusing on a particular timeframe of history. Students will improve their critical thinking skills as they determine the underlying assumptions and values within the selected works. Students will continue to write critical, comparative, and analytical essays, as well as one or more major research papers.

Gender Studies: In this introductory course, students will An introductory course examine how cultures represent gender difference with a focus on the history of gender in American culture as well as gender in contemporary American culture. Topics of study will include the social construction of gender including the workplace and family as well as influence on dress, appearance, and behavior. The media’s portrayal of gender and gender stereotypes will be of particular interest. Additional topics of study will include the role of gender in sports, sexuality, religion, power structures, and the intersection of gender, race, class, and ethnicity. Students will read and engage in discussion about a variety of text types including news articles, opinion pieces, scientific and historical documents, narratives, and poetry among others. Students will practice research skills, and write a variety of pieces including argument and persuasive essays, narratives, and reviews, and will also give presentations. Students will be expected to engage in frequent class discussions. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Journalism I: In this course, students are introduced to popular media, their particular functions and their guiding principles. As a result of wide and frequent reading and composing during the course, students learn about the community of writers and readers that comprise our contemporary culture, preparing them to enter the discourse that is central to our democracy. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Journalism II: In this course, students will continue to study the purpose, formats, and audience of popular media. Students will act as the eyes, ears, and voice of their school community, seeking out matters of concern and interest and communicating them to their fellow students in writing. Students will maximize class time researching, interviewing, and composing articles. Students will also examine articles that teach specific journalistic techniques. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Language and Literature through the Arts: In the course, students will have a unique opportunity to advance their reading and writing skills in a rigorous learning environment tailored to their specific interests. Texts will include various fiction and non-fiction texts, but will also include mediums from the five Burncoat art magnet disciplines: dance, theater, visual arts, media arts, and music. Students will draft and edit clearly written and logically organized arguments, informative/explanatory essays, and narratives using evidence from texts. Students will work collaboratively on assignments and projects throughout the course and will learn to present their creative and analytical work in a variety of formats. This honors-level course is designed for students in the Hanover Insurance Academy for the Arts. This course will also cover all of the ELA standards for Grade 9. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Shakespeare - Tragedies and Comedies Part 1: In the course, students will study Elizabethan times and selected works of William Shakespeare. This course provides students with close textual readings of Shakespeare’s comedic and tragic plays as well as literary criticisms and other academic literature. Dramatizations, criticisms and research projects complement the texts. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.) As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Academic Language Acquisition Laboratory A: In this course, students will learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will practice oral fluency skills and academic language that is necessary for oral presentations and public speaking. This course is designed for English Language Learners with weak oral fluency skills in Developing (EPL 3); Expanding (EPL 4); and Bridging (EPL 5) levels of English language proficiency.

Academic Language Acquisition Laboratory A Pt 1: In this course, students will learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their overall English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will receive targeted instruction to support their Listening and Speaking skills. Students actively work on practicing oral fluency skills and academic language that is required in oral presentations and a variety of public speaking exercises. This course is targeted to English language learners within the developing (EPL 3), expanding (EPL 4) and bridging (EPL 5) language proficiency levels with weaker oral fluency skills.

Academic Language Acquisition Laboratory B: In this course, students will learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will practice their reading comprehension and integrated writing skills to support their overall literacy competence. This course is designed for English Language Learners with weak literacy skills in Developing (EPL 3); Expanding (EPL 4); and Bridging (EPL 5) levels of English language proficiency.

Academic Language Acquisition Laboratory B Pt 1: In this course, students will learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their overall English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will receive targeted instruction to support their overall literacy competence. Students actively work on practicing reading comprehension skills and integrated writing exercises, to improve the quality of their learning, of their written output and test taking. This course is targeted to English language learners within the developing (EPL 3), expanding (EPL 4) and bridging (EPL 5) language proficiency levels with weaker literacy skills.

Academic Language Acquisition Laboratory C: In this course, students will continue to learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will continue to practice their reading comprehension and integrated writing skills to support their overall literacy competence.

Academic Literacy Acquisition Laboratory A: In this course, students will learn metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their overall English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will receive targeted instruction to support academic discourse in Reading and Writing. Students actively work on practicing fluency skills and a range of academic language/vocabulary that is required to make meaning for reading and writing. This course is targeted to English language learners within the developing (EPL 3), expanding (EPL 4) and bridging(EPL 5) language proficiency levels with weaker oral fluency skills.

Academic Literacy Acquisition Laboratory B: In this course, students will continue to develop metacognitive and metalinguistic skills to support their overall English proficiency for a variety of academic purposes. Students will receive targeted instruction to support academic discourse in Reading and Writing. Students actively work on practicing fluency skills and a range of academic language/vocabulary that is required to make meaning for reading and writing. This course is targeted to English language learners within the developing (EPL 3), expanding (EPL 4) and bridging(EPL 5) language proficiency levels with weaker oral fluency skills.

Academic Literacy I - Pt 1: In this course, students will learn to appreciate the varied reasons for reading, discuss texts as a community of readers, and apply comprehension strategies to academic texts. Students will write to learn on a daily basis. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace.

Academic Literacy I - Pt 2: In this course, students will continue to expand their reading strategies in order to increase fluency and comprehension of increasing rigorous fiction and non-fiction texts. Students will write to learn on a daily basis.

African American Literature Part 1: In the course, students will have an opportunity to explore the history and influence of African American Literature. Students will study the impact of this writing on the African American community and on American history. Texts will expose students to the journeys from slavery to freedom, and the continued fight for civil rights and social equality. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

African American Literature: In the course, students will have an opportunity to explore the history and influence of African American Literature. Students will study the impact of this writing on the African American community and on American history. Texts will expose students to the journeys from slavery to freedom, and the continued fight for civil rights and social equality. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Creative Writing Part 1: In this course, students will improve their technique and individual style in poetry, short story, drama, essay and other forms of writing. Student may study exemplary models and authors to obtain a fuller appreciation of the form and craft.

English Language Acquisition Laboratory A - Pt 1: In this course, students will learn the linguisitic foundation to manage functional and social communication of everyday life, with particular emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and the basic morphological and syntatic components of the English language that support basic listening and speaking skills. Students will engage in activities that promote their practice of oral expression and listening comprehension as they develop their literacy skills in English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) of English language proficiency.

English Language Acquisition Lab A Intensive: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation to manage functional and social communication. Students will engage in activities that promote the practice of oral expression and listening comprehension to support their emerging literacy in English. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) on English language proficiency.

English Language Acquisition Lab B Intensive: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation for basic academic communication demands, with particular emphasis on learning academic language to support emerging academic discourse. Students will explore how language is used in different contexts and for different purposes and will engage in activities that promote oral expression and listening comprehension for academic content. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners in the Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Language Acquisition Laboratory C Intensive: In this course, students will expand their social and academic linguistic foundation to support their full participation in the academic community. Students will learn increasingly complex academic language and interpret whole written and oral text for explicit academic communication purposes (explaining; describing; persuading; summarizing). Students will practice communication targeting different audiences and specific subject areas. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners with a Developing level (EPL 4) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 1A: In this course, students will learn foundational literacy skills to begin alphabetization in English. Students will learn print concepts; phonological awareness; word decoding and word recognition skills. Students will practice reading daily to increase reading fluency and will learn the organization and basic features of print to support their writing development and will learn basic rules and conventions of English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL 1) of English Language Proficiency.

English Language Development 1A Intensive - Part 1: In this course, students will learn foundational literacy skills to begin alphabetization in English. Students will learn print concepts; phonological awareness; word decoding and word recognition skills. Students will practice reading daily to increase reading fluency and will learn the organization and basic features of print to support their writing development and will learn basic rules and conventions of English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL 1) of English Language Proficiency.

English Language Development 1A Intensive - Part 2: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation to manage functional and social communication. Students will engage in activities that promote the practice of oral expression and listening comprehension to support their emerging literacy in English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) on English language proficiency.

English Language Development 1B: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation to manage functional and social communication. Students will engage in activities that promote the practice of oral expression and listening comprehension to support their emerging literacy in English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) on English language proficiency.

English Language Development 1B Intensive - Part 1: In this course, students will continue to learn foundational literacy skills to begin alphabetization in English. Students will learn print concepts; phonological awareness; word decoding and word recognition skills. Students will practice reading daily to increase reading fluency and will learn the organization and basic features of print to support their writing development and will learn basic rules and conventions of English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an entering level (EPL 1) of English Language Proficiency.

English Language Development 1B Intensive - Part 2: In this course, students will continue to acquire the linguistic foundation to manage functional and social communication. Students will engage in activities that promote the practice of oral expression and listening comprehension to support their emerging literacy in English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) on English language proficiency.

English Language Development 1C: In this course, students will continue to learn foundational literacy skills to begin alphabetization in English. Students will learn print concepts; phonological awareness; word decoding and word recognition skills. Students will practice reading daily to increase reading fluency and will learn the organization and basic features of print to support their writing development and will learn basic rules and conventions of English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an entering level (EPL 1) of English Language Proficiency.

English Language Development 1D: In this course, students will continue to acquire the linguistic foundation to manage functional and social communication. Students will engage in activities that promote the practice of oral expression and listening comprehension to support their emerging literacy in English. This course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL1) on English language proficiency.

English Language Development 2A: In this course, students will continue to work on word decoding, word recognition, and expand their reading vocabulary to access academic language. Students will practice reading daily to increase their reading fluency and comprehension strategies. Students will broaden their writing skills by writing daily, including essay writing for different purposes and genres. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 2B: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation for basic academic communication demands, with particular emphasis on learning academic language to support emerging academic discourse. Students will explore how language is used in different contexts and for different purposes and will engage in activities that promote oral expression and listening comprehension for academic content. This course is designed for English Language Learners in the Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 2C: In this course, students will continue to work on word decoding, word recognition, and expand their reading vocabulary to access academic language. Students will practice reading daily to increase their reading fluency and comprehension strategies. Students will broaden their writing skills by writing daily, including essay writing for different purposes and genres. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 2D: In this course, students will acquire the linguistic foundation for basic academic communication demands, with particular emphasis on learning academic language to support emerging academic discourse. Students will explore how language is used in different contexts and for different purposes and will engage in activities that promote oral expression and listening comprehension for academic content. This course is designed for English Language Learners in the Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 3A: In this course, students will expand their social and academic linguistic foundation to support their full participation in the academic community. Students will learn increasingly complex academic language and interpret whole written and oral text for explicit academic communication purposes (explaining; describing; persuading; summarizing). Students will practice communication targeting different audiences and specific subject areas. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Developing level (EPL 4) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 3B: In this course, students will expand their social and academic linguistic foundation to support their full participation in the academic community. Students will learn increasingly complex academic language and interpret whole written and oral text for explicit academic communication purposes (explaining; describing; persuading; summarizing). Students will practice communication targeting different audiences and specific subject areas. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Developing level (EPL 4) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 4A: In this course, students will expand their knowledge of academic language to promote higher-order and critical thinking skills to support active engagement in academic tasks. Students will engage in activities that provide practice of communication with multiple genres and for multiple academic purposes. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Developing level (EPL 3), Expanding Level (EPL 4), and Bridging Level (EPL 5) of English language proficiency.

English Language Development 4B: In this course, students will expand their knowledge of academic language to promote higher-order and critical thinking skills to support active engagement in academic tasks. Students will engage in activities that provide practice of communication with multiple genres and for multiple academic purposes. This course is designed for English Language Learners with a Developing level (EPL 3), Expanding Level (EPL 4), and Bridging Level (EPL 5) of English language proficiency.

English Literacy Acquisition Laboratory A Intensive: In this course students will learn foundational literacy skills to begin alphabetization in English. Students will learn print concepts; phonological awareness; word decoding and word recognition skills. Students will practice reading daily to increase reading fluency and will learn the organization and basic features of print to support their writing development and will learn basic rules and conventions of English. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners with an Entering level (EPL 1) of English Language Proficiency.

English Literacy Acquisition Laboratory B Intensive: In this course, students will continue to work on word decoding, word recognition, and expand their reading vocabulary to access academic language. Students will practice reading daily to increase their reading fluency and comprehension strategies. Students will broaden their writing skills by writing daily, including essay writing for different purposes and genres. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners with a Beginning level (EPL 2) of English language proficiency.

English Literacy Acquisition Laboratory C: In this course, students will learn how the English language works for the purpose of meaning making to support reading comprehension and expository writing. Students will learn to use academic language and vocabulary to make meaning from more complex text to understand objective; concept application; analysis; synthesis and evaluation of information. Students will expand their writing skills to reflect their understanding and interpretation of multiple text formats; varied subjects and content; and diverse genres. This course is designed for English Language Learners in the Developing (EPL 3) and Expanding (EPL 4) stages of English language proficiency.

English Literacy Acquisition Laboratory C Intensive: In this course, students will learn how the English language works for the purpose of meaning making to support reading comprehension and expository writing. Students will learn to use academic language and vocabulary to make meaning from more complex text to understand objective; concept application; analysis; synthesis and evaluation of information. Students will expand their writing skills to reflect their understanding and interpretation of multiple text formats; varied subjects and content; and diverse genres. This intensive course is designed for English Language Learners in the Developing (EPL 3) and Expanding (EPL 4) stages of English language proficiency.

English Literacy Acquisition Laboratory D: In this course, students will expand their knowledge of academic language to support reading comprehension of text with increased complexity. They will acquire strategies to practice higher order thinking and will also practice writing to refine their use of writing conventions to improve their effectiveness as writers. This course is designed for English Language Learners in the Developing (EPL 3), Expanding (EPL 4) and Bridging (EPL 5) stages of English language proficiency.

Journalism I - Pt 1: In this course, students are introduced to popular media, their particular functions and their guiding principles. Students will be expected to read articles and compose during the course so that they can learn about the community in which they live and the journalists who write about contemporary issues. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Journalism I - Pt 2: In this course, students will read widely and write frequently in order to continue to learn about the community of writers and readers that comprise our contemporary culture, preparing them to enter the discourse that is central to our democracy. As an honors level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments

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MCAS English: In this course, students will progress toward proficiency in grade-level reading comprehension and writing analytical essays in order to pass the MCAS exam with a score of proficient. Students work in the specific areas in which they need to improve as they fulfill the requirements of the MCAS proficiency portfolios. Students take practice MCAS exams and examine results weekly.

MCAS English - Pt 1: In this course, students will progress toward proficiency in grade-level reading comprehension and writing analytical essays in order to pass the MCAS exam with a score of proficient. Students work in the specific areas in which they need to improve as they fulfill the requirements of the MCAS proficiency portfolios. Students take practice MCAS exams and examine results weekly.

MCAS English - Pt 2: In this course, students will progress toward proficiency in grade-level reading comprehension and writing analytical essays in order to pass the MCAS exam with a score of proficient. Students work in the specific areas in which they need to improve as they fulfill the requirements of the MCAS proficiency portfolios. Students take practice MCAS exams and examine results weekly.

SAT English Preparation Part 1: In this course, students will develop the analytical thinking and test-taking strategies needed to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test with confidence. Students will participate in activities focusing on vocabulary development; time management; scoring procedures; and persistence.

SAT English Preparation: In this course, students will develop the analytical thinking and test-taking strategies needed to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test with confidence. Students will participate in activities focusing on vocabulary development; time management; scoring procedures; and persistence.