DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the study of American literature. The course is presented in two semesters.
Semester 1 examines American literary works from Colonial times to the present in a variety of forms, from poetry to theater to novels.
Semester 2 explores American literary movements and themes, such as transcendentalism, minimalism, epiphany, and domestic fiction. It familiarizes students with public speaking and library research. This course also emphasizes the application of critical reading skills.
CREDITS:
1 Credit
PREREQUISITES:
English I: Grammar and Composition
English II: Introduction to Literature
English III: World Literature
STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.
English IV Semester 1
American Poetry—A New Voice
Poetry and the American Revolution (1775-1783)
Civil War Songs and Poetry (1861-1865)
Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson
Nature Poems
Gothic Poetry
Legend and Folklore in Poetry
Contemporary American Poets
Early American Prose
Exploration Narrative
Captivity Narrative
Epistolary Novel
Folklore and Tall Tales
Southwestern/Frontier Humor
Horror
Prose Poetry
English IV Semester 2
American Transcendentalism
Minimalism and Epiphany
Domestic Fiction
From Castles to Caves: American Gothics
Twists, Turns, and Surprises
Theater in the United States
Public Speaking
Library Research
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 1
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 2
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 3
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 4
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 5
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 6
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 7
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part 8