English III College Preparatory

Course Level:             College Preparatory

Credits:                       5

Grade Level:              11

Prerequisite:               English II General, College Preparatory or Honors & Refer to Level Placement Policy

NJ Course Code:       01-003-H

Students who elect to take English III CP are provided with similar focused student learning objectives as in other levels of ELA; however, students in the CP classes are expected to learn how to think more independently to make connections and develop understanding, specifically utilizing the skills and concepts that have been taught by the teacher. Students need to embrace more individual responsibilities in the classroom, as well as at home when homework is assigned to further assess student progress. Assigned texts will be more rigorous and challenging, but assigned readings and assignments will be manageable to complete independently after skills are learned and checked for understanding through classroom instruction. Selected texts may include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, The Catcher in the Rye, The Odyssey, The Crucible, and companion informational texts. Students will also get an opportunity to compose a personal narrative/college essay. It is highly recommended for students to also enroll in US History II CP to best compliment the reading and writing expectations and rigor.