In all English classes, students are versed in the three elements of language: the practical, communicating information; the hortatory, persuasion through various genre; and the literary, the predominant desire to convey experience.
Our goal is to provide our students with a sound basis for literary study, including the abilities to handle concepts and to express ideas intelligently both in oral and written formats. The English courses provide the basis for each individual to develop the ability to guide himself/herself through valuable reading and writing experiences in his/her post high school years, both for further education and careers. The content of each course fulfills the Oliver Ames mission statement and follows the guidelines of the EPS Language Arts Curriculum as well as the Massachusetts State Frameworks.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS: Guidelines
Writing requirements form an integral part of every course offered in English. For this reason, the department offers the following guidelines for writing requirements at each level for the four years of high school English.
HONORS COURSES - Students will write at least once every week. Assignments will consist of analytical papers and special projects based on independent re-search. All examinations will include questions requiring essay responses. Creative writing will be included.
COLLEGE COURSES - Students will write once every week. Assignments will consist of analytical papers and a research or term paper. All examinations will include questions requiring essay responses. Creative writing will be included.
ALL OTHER COURSES - Students will write every week. Assignments will consist of themes and written homework. Some examination questions will require essay responses. Some creative writing will be included.
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