English Language Arts
English Language Arts
English Language Arts @SPHS
English class is more than just literature. It is about culture, language, current events and the many ways we communicate. In this class, students will work to understand and interpret the messages authors are expressing in their writing. Students develop their skill to interpret difficult texts and improve their writing skills.
ELA @ SPHS
English 9-Foundations of Literature
Ninth Grade ELA gives students a strong basis in the elements of literature. Students look for deep understanding of text at a level that makes us ready for college and careers.
English 10-World Literature
English 10 presents students to common human themes from world authors.
English 11-American Literature
In 11th Grade students read texts that make up the American canon.
English 12-College Readiness
In senior year, students work on college reading and writing classes.
AP Language and Composition
The AP Lang class is a basic college-level speaking and writing class. Among other things, students learn to write evidence-based critical essays. They:
- evaluate,
- synthesize, and
- Cite research to support their arguments.
AP Literature and Composition
The AP Lit test uses multiple-choice questions and free-response prompts to test students' skills in literary analysis texts. Students learn:
- Critical reading skills.
- content,
- Form and style of text.
- analyzing
- interpreting literary texts and,
- Composing clear and effective essays.
Creative Writing
Our creative writing course helps students learn about, and express themselves through the art of writing.
College Writing
College writing is a core class. It helps students improve and master the principals of writing at a college level.
