English 11

English 11 explores literature across a variety of time periods, examining how historical context shapes writing. Learners analyze diverse texts, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama to continue developing critical thinking and literary analysis skills. The course emphasizes the skills needed to produce well-written works, concentrating on constructing arguments, conducting research, and expressing complex ideas effectively, while exploring elements of style and the choices available to good writers—all preparing learners for advanced academic writing and critical analysis.