Course title

English honors 5-6

Pre-requisite

"B' or better in 10th grade honors english

Course description

In English 5-6; students focus on the development of American Literature and compare it with ideas and forms of literature around the world. Students review the basics of the language arts; then scaffold with practices of increasing complexity to meet the required grade-level objectives of analytical thinking. Engaging in a step-by-step process; students learn to write complex analyses and argumentative papers. Students also learn principles in research; teamwork; discussion; and presentation skills. The text that should accompany the course is the musical; Fiddler on the Roof; by Joseph Stein. This play highlights literary devices as well as the ideas of immigration and cultural assimilation with supporting literature. Additionally; students explore college and career planning as well as tips for dealing with information in technology today.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Lake Havasu City

High school

Lake Havasu High School

School / district Address

2675 S. Palo Verde

School zip code

86403

Requested competency code

English

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • ENGL
  • 4 years of English

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No