Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

works of Old and of Middle English, a Shakespearean play, works of the
Romantic and Victorian periods, and literature of the twentieth century. Students
continue their study of analytical writing, developing sophistication of ideas,
structure, and style. These writings include opportunities for prewriting,
collaborative planning, peer and teacher editing, and revision. Analytical essays
and other, less formal writing assignments allow students to develop a personal
voice and style.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
SENIOR ENGLISH
For the 2012-2013 school year, seniors will have the option of taking full-year
homogeneously grouped classes, English IV H/AP or English IV SP, a full-year
heterogeneously grouped class, English IV with Senior Project, or two heterogeneously
grouped semester-long English IV courses.
SENIOR ENGLISH 141 (H/AP)
Grade: 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: Grouping by teacher recommendation
This course is organized around the study of broad thematic units: Family
and Heritage, Self, and Community. These units examine the influence of the
collective and personal past and the immediate family on each person’s search
for personal values and beliefs. Students then investigate the manner in which
people interact to form an interconnected community. This structure
accommodates a study of literature from different time periods and national and
cultural perspectives, adding breadth to students’ previous study of American
and British literature. Teachers choose from a variety of core works and
choice titles as appropriate. Seniors will continue to practice and develop skills in
reading, analyzing, and discussing literary ideas. In addition, they will continue
to refine their skills in analytical writing about literature, using clear
organization and appropriate, detailed and well developed evidence in support
of a strong central idea. Students will also be given opportunities to practice
both multiple-choice questions and essay responses tailored to the AP Literature
and Composition Exam taken in the spring.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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