The English 10 Honors course includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to Grade 10.Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informative, and argument writing. Students also develop and deliver presentations virtually, and participate in discussions with their peers. This course includes all the topics in English 10, as well as an independent honors project in each semester.
Prerequisite: Literary Analysis and Composition I or an equivalent course.
When enrolling in the full year option of this course it will be delivered in two semesters. Transcripts will reflect each semester separately
Course Eligibility Recommendation: Students in all high school grade levels can take honors courses if they have earned a grade of 90% or higher in their prior year course in that academic category (ex. 92% in English 8 can take English 9 Honors).