COURSE DESCRIPTION

What is this class about?
American Literature & Composition is a high school English class that counts as a core credit toward graduation. You can take it to meet your 3rd or 4th English credit requirement. It follows Georgia’s high school English Language Arts standards.

What will we study?
In this course, you’ll read and explore a variety of American texts—from classic to modern—while learning how they connect to important events and ideas in U.S. history. You’ll study literature from at least three different time periods and learn how history influenced the writing style, themes, and structure of these works.

What will you do in class?

• Read and analyze American stories, poems, speeches, and more.
• Learn how to connect literature to the time period it was written in.
• Write in a variety of styles for different audiences and purposes
• Practice writing, grammar, vocabulary, and research skills.
• Discuss how literature has shaped American culture and public opinion.
• Build your understanding of how authors use language to express ideas.

Why is this important?
By the end of the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how American literature reflects the country’s history and values. This will help you become a better reader, writer, and thinker—skills that are useful in school and beyond.