HONORS WORLD LITERATURE DESCRIPTION
2 trimester course (replaces Junior English)
Instructor: Mr. Cunningham Grade Level: 11
Prerequisite: B- in previous English course, writing sample
This class will be taken in the junior year as a prerequisite for the Advanced Placement English class available to seniors.
Students will do an intensive and in-depth study of World Literature. Students will be challenged by extensive reading and writing assignments. To remain in the honors program as a junior, a student must earn a B- or above in the previous trimester. No junior may enter Honors World Literature after first trimester.
Students interested in HWL must complete a specialty course application AND complete a writing sample at one of the following times:
Tuesday, January 21, 2:40 pm, Room 56 Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 am, Room 56
Thursday, January 23, 2:40 pm, Room 54 Tuesday, January 28, 2:40 pm, Room 54 & 56
Students are accepted into Honors World Literature based on:
1) their grade in most recent English class
2) teacher feedback
3) writing sample quality