Bristol Central High School

The English curriculum should help students to discover, through the acquisition of writing, reading and oral communication skills, an understanding and appreciation of how literature and literary nonfiction reflect and influence the world in which they live. Critical thinking and writing skills, demonstrated by various tasks ranging from research papers and essays to creative writing and multi-media projects, support students in reaching the departmental goals of becoming fluent writers, speakers and critical thinkers, able to recognize the context in which literature and writing is situated. Students examine multiple genres of literature in order to deepen their understanding of themselves and their world.

The prescribed four-year sequence is as follows:

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The aim of the English curriculum is to graduate students who have mastered the following competencies: (1) to communicate in an articulate, effective, and organized manner through speaking and writing, (2) to read, research, listen, and view actively and critically, (3) to read, evaluate, and respond to literature and literary nonfiction. Each student must select a minimum of one credit each year. A total of four credits are required for graduation.