English / Language Arts

Senior Language and Literature is a year-long course aimed at preparing students to be more effective readers, to expose them to college-level expectations in terms of reading, writing, discussion and argument and to prepare them for the kind of critical thinking and analysis that will be required of them in college. Course content may include project-based learning, film as literature units, specific genres like mystery novels or poetry, and individualized opportunities for demonstrating Essential Skills in reading and writing.