English Lit HP-Period 1 & 3 Assignments

Course Description:

Students read an overview of British literature ranging from the Renaissance to Modernism, incorporating historical context, literary comprehension, and thought-provoking analysis based on reading. Furthermore, students will exercise their ability to write with an organized, creative, and analytical form in response to the readings. The readings include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Honors courses will be required to write an additional research paper 7-10 pages long as well as a 15 minute presentation on their topic at the end of the year. Students must also meet with me periodically to work on their essay.