ENGLISH
What costume would you wear to bring Greek Gods & Goddesses to life? Do you know how to analyze or draw a Graphic Novel? What would you say if you had to defend Victor Frankenstein at trial?
The St. Joseph High School English Department presents students with a challenging curriculum that focuses on
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. The goals of the English curriculum are to provide a four-year literature-based program to assist in the development of excellence in writing and speaking skills, learning to critically analyze challenging literature and original source texts, as well as building vocabulary and grammar skills. We employ 21st century technology to promote media literacy and to develop students who are prepared to meet their future academic and career goals in an ever-changing technological world.
Sample Coursework
- Graphic Novels
- World Literature
- Body Biographies
- British Literature
- Sports Literature
- Science Fiction
- Time Capsules
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches
- Poetry Collections
- A Tale of Two Cities Assignment
Graphic Novels
World Literature
Body Biographies
British Literature
Sports Literature
Science Fiction
Time Capsules
Martin Luther King, Jr. Speeches
Poetry Collections
A Tale of Two Cities Assignment
"The Literature we read and study has given me a greater appreciation for different authors and genres. I love the way they challenge us and ask us to think of others' experiences."Victoria '21
English Courses
- Academic Writing & Language Skills
- Freshmen English
- Sophomore English
- Junior English
- Junior English: Gothic Literature
- Junior English: Dystopian Literature
- Junior English - Shakespeare/Poetry
- Senior English: Creative Writing / Graphic Novel
- Senior English: Women in Literature/Multicultural Literature
- Senior English: Irish Literature/Film and Literature
- Senior English: Professional Writing
- Senior English: Controversial Literature
- Senior English: Literature and War/Short Story
- Senior English: Sports Literature/Science Fiction Literature
- Broadcast Journalism
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP English Literature & Composition