In English 10, students learn how the human experience–real life–is the foundation of the best literature. Through reading short stories, fables, plays, and even analyzing film, students encounter and analyze the concepts of happiness, human rights, fear, and ethical dilemmas. Students examine literature through close readings and analysis of literary techniques. To improve writing, lessons focus on strategies for using textual evidence in writing, methods of argumentation such as Toulmin, and the application of writing and revision strategies. Additionally, students study new vocabulary, refine the grammar and mechanics of their writing, and create engaging projects. Authors include Hawthorne, Maupassant, Steinbeck, Zora Neale Hurston, Poe, and Shakespeare.
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