English 3 (131-H, 132-A)
1 Credit
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2

This course expands students’ knowledge of American literature (fiction and non-fiction) through the study of American authors (including authors from the expanding canon) and the literary/historical periods they represent. Students write to develop and substantiate ideas using the forms of narrative, expository, argument, and research-based writing. Students refine their listening, speaking and viewing skills through authentic, small and whole class discussions that come from students’ questions and issues that they find in a text. Students also continue to refine the application of the conventions of standard English to ensure career and college-readiness.

Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for English 3