English I Honors: Survey of Literature Honors (1.0 credit)

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. Students will learn reading strategies to construct meaning from informative, technical, and literary texts; acquire an extensive vocabulary through reading, discussion, listening, and systematic word study; develop process writing strategies, student inquiry, and self-monitoring techniques; and apply speaking, listening, and viewing strategies in formal presentations and informal discussions.

Honors level courses require students to utilize higher order thinking skills such as analysis and synthesis, while completing more rigorous assignments. In addition, more emphasis is placed on research mastery and project based learning.