Kwajalein Jr/Sr High School

Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll

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The primary purpose of 10^th grade English is to build on the foundation established in the 9^th grade for composing literary, persuasive, and reflective formal essays, and to produce an original research paper.  Additionally, students will utilize proper writing conventions appropriate to their learning level.  To accomplish this, students will actively read from an extensive selection spanning all literary genres (see reading list), analyze these works, develop original theses, and share their ideas in formal compositions (persuasive, reflective, and literary analysis), class discussions, and oral presentations.

 Reading Choices (minimum 6):

Frankenstein, Fallen Angels, The Joy Luck Club, Black Elk Speaks, Watership Down, A Lesson Before Dying, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, To Kill a Mockingbird, Antigone, For Whom the Bell Tolls

 English 10 Honors

The primary purpose of 10^th grade Honors English is to provide an opportunity for accelerated English students to expand their critical thinking and writing skills by focusing on more challenging material.  Due to the rigorous nature of this course, students are expected to perform at a higher level in writing, reading, and discussion.  Students must read the entire reading list (see below) in preparation for AP English in the 12^th grade.

 In order to enter this class, the department recommends students fulfill two of the following three requirements:

1.      Maintained at least a B- in 9^th Grade Enrichment English or at least a B+ in each semester of 9^th Grade English.

2.      Received a recommendation from the current English teacher

3.      Scored in the 85^th percentile on the ITBS, ITED (or equivalent for transfer students), assessing their grammar, mechanics, reading comprehension, and writing skills. 

Students must maintain a minimum grade of 75% to progress to English Honors 11^th grade.

 Reading List (6):

The Joy Luck Club, Macbeth or King Lear, To Kill a Mockingbird, Antigone, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Brave New World

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