English I Honors
Mrs. Robben
"I'm not afraid of storms
for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
-Louisa May Alcott
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What are we reading this year?
Our theme for the year is the journey. We will be tracing this theme through the literature as well as through our lives as we embark on this adventure together. Below is a brief list of what you can expect to be reading this year. In addition, we will be working on reading strategies, building vocabulary through biweekly lessons, a variety of writing assignments and preparing for the Ohio Graduation Test. Check the Weekly Assignments area for more specific test and assignment dates, as well as any changes.
- Various Short Stories
- Lord of the Flies (summer reading)
- Excerpts from The Odyssey
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- Fahrenheit 451
- Big Fish
- Great Expectations
- Romeo and Juliet
- Poetry