Students step back in time to explore our literary roots with a semester-long survey of British Literature. The course covers The Anglo-Saxon Period through the Elizabethan, Romantic, and Victorian periods. As they study such classic works as Beowulf, Macbeth, and “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” students hone their skills as close readers, listeners, viewers, […] Read more
American Literature A & B
This year-long sequence surveys the central themes of American literature. Semester A begins with Native American stories and the colonial period, and concludes with a close look at impact of slavery on American intellectual thought. Semester B covers the Civil War years to the present. Students read a wide variety of stories, plays, essays, poems, […] Read more
Explorations in Literature A & B
In these courses, students explore short stories, articles, drama, poetry, and non-fiction. Through guided reading experiences, online discussion, writing assignments and responding to reflection questions, students examine the components and structure of each genre. In addition, students conduct web quests, perform research, and develop creative writing projects. Students will improve their expository writing, reading comprehension, […] Read more
