Eleventh-Grade English, Part 2

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ENGL 053 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students explore the theme of the American experience by reading works from and about the Founding Fathers and stories of unsung heroes. They also read a chosen novel to learn about the elements of the American dream. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Eleventh-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

ENGL 053 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students explore the theme of the American experience by reading works from and about the Founding Fathers and stories of unsung heroes. They also read a chosen novel to learn about the elements of the American dream. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Eleventh-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

*Note: The novels required may be available at a local library or bookstore*

This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: Eleventh-Grade English, Part 2

  • Skill: Creativity—Openness and Courage to Explore

  • Attribute: Resilience

Course Details

  • Eleventh-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 051) or equivalent

  • Unit 1. Module 1: What Does It Mean to Be an American?
    Unit 1. Module 2: Being and American
    Unit 1. Module 3: The American Dream for Founding Fathers
    Unit 1. Module 4: What Did the American Dream Mean to Alexander Hamilton?
    Unit 1. Module 5: America in Its Infancy—George Washington
    Unit 1. Module 6: Unsung Heroes of American History
    Unit 1. Module 7: Learning about the Heroes of Your Society
    Unit 1. Module 8: Learning about the Unsung Heroes in Your Life
    Unit 2. Module 9: The American Dream and Colossus
    Unit 2. Module 10: Introduction to Anchor Texts
    Unit 2. Module 11: Anchor Texts (1 of 4)
    Unit 2. Module 12: Anchor Texts (2 of 4)
    Unit 2. Module 13: Anchor Texts (3 of 4)
    Unit 2. Module 14: Anchor Texts (4 of 4)
    Unit 2. Module 15: Anchor Texts (Conclusion)

    • Butterfly Yellow (Optional)
      by: Thanhha Lai
      ISBN: 978-0062229229
      2020 HarperCollins

    • The Joy Luck Club (Optional)
      by: Amy Tan
      ISBN: 978-0143038092
      2006 Penguin Books

    • Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive (Optional)
      by: Laura Hillenbrand
      ISBN: 978-0385742528
      2017 Random House Children's Books