Language Arts
Honors English 11 American Literature
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
About the course
Course Overview
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.
Textbook: English 11 American Literature – © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2019
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- 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
Course contents
What You'll Study
Foundations of a New Nation
American Romanticism
Civil War Era
Regionalism and Naturalism
The Rise of Modern Literature
Modern Points of View
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