This is an honors level course that challenges students with capstone analysis, evaluation, and creativity. Students are required to complete honors capstone assignments in each semester of the course, involving research, creation, and/or the extensive use of multimedia.

In this course, students develop their fundamental reading and writing skills while learning strategies to read fiction and nonfiction texts. They will read a variety of literary classics and poetry to identify literary elements, author's purpose, and context. Students will continue to refine their grammar skills and increase their vocabulary by exploring how language and punctuation are used to create meaning. They will conduct research by identifying credible sources and using them to support claims. They will learn how authors make claims and strengthen their writing skills by making and defending a claim using reason and evidence. Readings include: Romeo and Juliet, Frankenstein, The Declaration of Independence, Treasure Island, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

This course is correlated to NY state standards, including topics covered in the NY state Regents exam.

Scheduling Information
COMPLETE COURSES -A complete version of the virtual course.
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 9 months
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 4 months
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 2 months

ABBREVIATED COURSES - A shortened course intended for students seeking to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
- Abbreviated Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 60 days.
- Abbreviated 1/2 and 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 30 days.

PARTIAL COURSES - A partial version of an online course intended for students temporarily away from classes (i.e. Home Bound Instruction, In/Out-of School Suspension).
- Partial courses must be completed by your school's end date

Format
-Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.



Delivery Method