• One semester (Block): One Credit 
  
• Degree of Difficulty: Regular
  
• Prerequisite: American Literature 
  
• Homework: Average
  

This course examines significant British Literature written from the fifth century to the present including the Medieval Period, the Renaissance Period, the Romantic Period, the Victorian Period, and the Modern Period. Students will read drama, novels, prose and poetry and participate in a variety of class discussions, group activities, written responses and oral presentations. In addition to essays and a writing response journal, students will write an expository research paper in MLA style including thesis statement, developmental paragraphs, paraphrasing, researched quotations, parenthetical documentation and a list of works cited. Daily emphasis on vocabulary and writing will prepare students for college writing and college admissions tests.