English 11 A/B

$700.00 / Course - Full Year
$380.00 / Course - Semester 1
$380.00 / Course - Semester 2

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Course Details

Subject

English

Approvals

UC , NCAA

Grade Levels

High School

Credits

Pre–Requisites

English 10

Pre–Requisite Courses

English 10 A/B

Course Length

Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each. For full year enrollments, students will be enrolled in Semester 1 initially and Semester 2 after completion of Semester 1.

Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Course Description

English 11 A/B

Explore American literature and identity while developing advanced writing, research, and analytical skills.

What students gain:

Deep literary analysis: linking texts to history and culture

Writing proficiency: essays, research papers, and arguments

Critical thinking: evaluating themes and perspectives

Communication: discussion and presentation skills

Why it matters:

Prepares students for college-level English coursework

Builds strong argumentative and research skills

Aligns to national standards

This is a strong choice for students developing advanced literacy and analytical thinking.

Syllabus Overview
Students begin by studying the language of independence and the system of government developed by Thomas Jefferson and other enlightened thinkers. Next, they explore how the Romantics and Transcendentalists emphasized the power and responsibility of the individual in both supporting and questioning the government. Students consider whether the American Dream is still achievable and examine the Modernists’ disillusionment with the idea that America is a ‘land of opportunity.’ Reading the words of Frederick Douglass and the text of the Civil Rights Act, students look carefully at the experience of African Americans and their struggle to achieve equal rights. Students explore how individuals cope with the influence of war and cultural tensions while trying to build and secure their own personal identity. Finally, students examine how technology is affecting our contemporary experience of freedom: Will we eventually change our beliefs about what it means to be an independent human being? In this course, students analyze a wide range of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. They build writing skills by composing analytical essays, persuasive essays, personal narratives, and research papers. In order to develop speaking and listening skills, students participate in discussions and give speeches. Overall, students gain an understanding of the way American literature represents the array of voices contributing to our multicultural identity.