High School Honors English 10 Online
Honors English 10 is an extension of fundamental literary skills required for students to become effective and versatile readers and writers. Honors English 10 provides students with a variety of fiction and nonfiction reading selections chosen for their rich application of various literary structures. This course provides rigorous application training on specific literary analysis skills and promotes the application of these skills across genres. In addition, Honors English 10 promotes the expansion of student vocabulary, as well as, composition of literary analysis, informative and persuasive writing. Students will gain an appreciation for literature through applying skills that increase comprehension and promote a deeper understanding of literary techniques.
Textbook: English 10 - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2019
Course objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Apply literary analysis skills to increase comprehension of a variety of genres.
- Identify literary structures, characteristics, and themes.
- Identify historical and socio-cultural influences of literature.
- Acquire new vocabulary identified in reading selections.
- Demonstrate written proficiency in literary analysis.
- Enhance expository and persuasive writing skills.
- Complete Multimedia presentations to demonstrate Honors-level understanding.
Contents:
Semester A
Unit 1: Plot and Conflict
Unit 2: Characterization
Unit 3: Narration
Unit 4: Underlying Messages
Unit 5: Literary Purpose
Unit 6: Lessons through Literature
Semester B
Unit 7: Elements of Poetry
Unit 8: Literary Style
Unit 9: Literature and History
Unit 10: Tragedy and Romance
Unit 11: William Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................40%
Assignments........................30%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
