English I Honors (9-10)

Students will explore a wide range of classic texts to deepen their understanding of literary elements, historical context, and thematic analysis.  

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This course is designed to develop advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.  Students will explore a wide range of classic texts to deepen their understanding of literary elements, historical context, and thematic analysis.  The course emphasizes analytical and creative writing, including essays, responses, and original compositions.  In addition to written work, students will refine their speaking and presentation skills through structured discussions and formal presentations.  

textbook

Easy Grammar Ultimate Series 180 Daily Teaching Lessons-Grade 9– easygrammar.com (978-0-936981-598) (This link will take you to the Teacher Edition. However, scroll down and the student edition is also available)

Below are the links for each novel for English. Please purchase a new copy. The purpose is for class unity and for students to be able to annotate while studying each novel.

The Best Poems of the English Language by Harold Bloom

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

God’s Smuggler The true story of Brother Andrew  

supplies needed

1″ 3-ring binder

5 tab dividers

Composition book for journaling (no spiral notebooks)

Colored Highlighters

Pens/Pencils