In 11th Grade English Language Arts, students explore the year-long topic, American Dreams and Realities. They will grapple with overarching questions:

• How does literature reveal the values and beliefs of a nation?
• How does American culture influence identity and the choices we make?
• Is the American Dream a myth or reality? Is it achievable for everyone in the same way?

Building upon the knowledge and English Language Arts skills they’ve developed in previous years, students deeply engage with Understanding Text Complexity and Text Considerations through both independent reading and guided Close Reading, prepare for and engage in whole class discussions including Socratic Seminars, and write multi-paragraph responses to Essential Questions by gathering evidence and effectively communicating their thoughts. Across the units, students will also deepen their writing skills through narrative, opinion, analytical, and informational writing tasks.