ABE41 — High School English 3
ABE 41 - High School English 3 ABE 41 - High School English 3 5 Credits High School English 3 develops skills to evaluate and analyze literature in terms of cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. English 3 builds on students’ prior knowledge of language arts skills, with a focus on critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills. Students read various styles of text and composition including literature, informational text, and media, in an effort to improve comprehension and analysis skills. Students improve critical thinking by responding to literature through writing. Students will engage in at least one fiction and one nonfiction independent book study per quarter. This course is equivalent to an 11th grade high school English class, and fulfills the requirement for one high school English credit. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve HS21+ students working to complete a high school diploma Active Date 20240322T08:02:29 Grading Basis BEdA Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: Course Outline Critical approaches to the study of literature Contemporary American Literature as social commentary Elements of cultural context Political and historical influences on contemporary literature Shifts in time, style, and point of view Developing the connection between writing and thinking Consulting sources to enrich understanding Student Learning