The Honors English 10 course is designed for those students who have succeeded in their freshman year of study and want to continue with a rigorous program of English instruction. Grammar, vocabulary, usage and composition are taught assuming that students in this course already possess a working knowledge of the language. Literature study includes a variety of literary texts as well as nonfiction essays, speeches, and visual texts. An introduction to rhetorical terms and a high focus on vocabulary acquisition through context will be an integral part of the curriculum. Students will develop and apply discrete skills identified within the learning objectives of the class through questioning and exploring a variety of texts through the rhetorical lens, understanding and analyzing text, evaluating multiple perspectives and synthesizing ideas in writing. Students who successfully complete this course will most likely opt for assessment into Advanced Placement Language and Composition in their junior year although other acceptable options are available at grade level.