English 11

English 11 students will explore specific themes, periods, authors, or areas of the world through literary works (fiction and non-fiction) and a variety of media. Students will increase their literacy skills through close reading of appropriately challenging texts. Possible areas of focus, as they relate to written composition, include narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive and opinion pieces. Students will engage in the planning, drafting and editing processes while writing for specific audiences and specific disciplines. This course will also emphasize how to cite sources, assess the credibility of evidence, and evaluate the quality and reliability of sources.