Honors English 11 American Literature
Description:
Dedicated to creating effective and adaptable readers and writers, Honors American Literature builds on the previous foundational Excel High School English courses. This course is sequenced using major milestones in American history which influenced American authors. Utilizing classic American literature in the form of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama, students will master literary-analysis techniques to maximize comprehension of the selected readings. In addition, written language tasks are provided to help guide students to produce organized essays which showcase their ability to effectively communicate their ideas in writing.
Textbooks: English 11 American Literature – © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2019
Course objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Demonstrate background knowledge of foundational works of American literature
- Analyze influential American literature including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama
- Evaluate literary structure and reasoning
- Analyze the impact of author’s choices regarding implementation of literary elements
- Acquire new vocabulary identified in reading selections
- Demonstrate written proficiency in literary analysis
- Enhance expository and persuasive writing skills
Semester A
Unit 1: Foundations of a New Nation
Unit 2: American Romanticism
Unit 3: Civil War Era
Semester B
Unit 4: Regionalism and Naturalism
Unit 5: The Rise of Modern Literature
Unit 6: Modern Points of View
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Written Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
