Edmonds School District

Course Number

ENG 300

Length/Credit

Course Name

11th Grade English - American Literature

Prerequisite

Location

MDHS, EWHS, LHS, AOS, TAAS, REN

Course Description

Students in grade 11 American Literature build an appreciation and understanding of the major themes of American literature. Reading in a variety of genre (poetry, short stories, essays, novellas, novels, plays and films), students grow to understand the issues that shape the American experience. Required texts include Into the Wild, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Smoke Signals , readings from The American Dream , and other texts. Significant emphasis is placed on critical thinking through structured writing, including literary analysis and other forms. The course also emphasizes oral presentations and individual/group projects. Post-WASL writing focuses on the depth and skill required for post-high school success, using Writing for College as a central writing text.