This is a full-year course that emphasizes language and literature. The language component includes instruction and practice in grammar, vocabulary usage, mechanics, and composition. Composition includes analytical, argumentative, and creative writing and requires the use of library information skills and print and nonprint sources. The literature component helps students to further develop their analytical reading skills as they study selections from the following genres: short story, poetry, novel, and nonfiction.

Department Policy on Acceptable Materials for Literature Study
Episcopal High School

The Episcopal English Department does not condone student use of outside print and electronic sources to aid interpretation of literature studied in class. Such sources include Sparknotes, Cliffs Notes, and essays, notes or study guides published or purchased through print or electronic media. Written work and ideas involving the literature in class discussion should come from students’ minds at work with materials and information presented by the teacher. In the event that a tutor is involved, the student is expected to understand and uphold this policy in keeping with the Honor Code.