This course is designed for the needs of the gifted and advanced students, and requires extensive reading and writing, intensive grammar and vocabulary, rigorous study of fiction, nonfiction, drama and poetry, and high-level performance in all strands of English language arts beyond what is required in English 9. Using an interdisciplinary approach, English and World History courses are taught together. Through the study of various genres of literature and nonfiction, students explore World History’s thematic concepts of identity, culture, and conflict. This course is coordinated with gifted services.
Schools
Yorktown High School
Prerequisites
High academic achievement in both English and Social Studies. Teacher and/or counselor recommendation.
Notes
Students will take the World History SOL test at the end of this course.