English IV
is a year long course designed for the college bound senior. The course
includes the study of England's literature beginning with the
Anglo-Saxon period and continuing to the Eighteenth Century.
Emphasis is placed on note taking skills and on the reading of major
literary works with which the average college student should demonstrate
a familiarity. This emphasis includes an examination of themes,
historical events, and the authors' backgrounds, which helped shape the
writings. The composition portion of the class (which includes the study
and application of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits) is designed to develop all
the communicative skills required for use in college courses and for
developing themes and doing research. The research papers will be
written using both the MLA and APA paper formats in conjunction with the
literature studied and the senior experience. |