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{{Infobox course|title=English 10A|department=english|length=year|teachers=Ms. Ja | {{Infobox course|title=English 10A|department=english|length=year|teachers=[[Ms. Ja]] | ||
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Mr. Brown}}This is the advanced English course for 10th grade, introduced in the [[2022-2023]] school year. Students are required to take an English class in tenth grade and may choose between this class and [[English 10]]. | [[Mr. Brown]]}}This is the advanced English course for 10th grade, introduced in the [[2022-2023]] school year. Students are required to take an English class in tenth grade and may choose between this class and [[English 10]]. | ||
== Course catalog description == | == Course catalog description == | ||
Revision as of 01:44, 1 June 2025
| Department | English |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Teacher(s) | Ms. Ja Mr. Brown |
This is the advanced English course for 10th grade, introduced in the 2022-2023 school year. Students are required to take an English class in tenth grade and may choose between this class and English 10.
Course catalog description
Recommended for students desirous of advanced-level work in English. Coursework is typically more rigorous, studied at a faster pace, and requires more independent work outside of class. This course builds on skills cultivated in English 9A by focusing on analyzing figurative language and how literary devices contribute to themes. In addition, students will strengthen their ability to support claims and counterclaims as well as craft their own narratives. Students will read a variety of texts, including contemporary memoirs, Victorian novels, plays, and poetry. Beyond analysis and creation of the written word, students will continue building speaking and listening skills with dynamic classroom discussions, Socratic Seminars, and prepared presentations. One year of English 10A is required for graduation.
- Homework Expectation: Surveyed students reported 2-3 hours per week
Books
English 10A students read the same books as English 10 students.
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
- The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy or In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- This unit involves writing a memoir.
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare or Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (some classes only)[what's the other option instead of this book?]
Should I take this course?
This course is significantly more difficult than English 9A or English 10 and teachers tend to grade harshly, so you should only take this course if you are confident in your writing and speaking skills and are prepared to devote quite a bit of time to English class. Some teachers assign difficult reading quizzes in this class.