This document provides information about the Honors English 11 course. It outlines that Honors English 11 will provide a more in-depth examination of cultural context and require additional reading, homework, and projects compared to regular English 11. Some of the major works that will be studied are The Great Gatsby, Into the Wild, and The Scarlet Letter. Students can expect around 2-3 hours of homework per week on average, including assignments like reading, questions, essays, and test preparation. The course also aims to prepare students to pass the required English SOL tests in writing and reading. The document recommends students who have been successful in English 10 or Honors English 10 should consider registering for this Honors level course.

1. HONORS ENGLISH 11

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
 What makes Honors unique?
 What works do we study?
 How many hours of homework are assigned a week?
 SOL
 Who should sign up for Honors?

3. WHAT MAKES THIS AN HONORS CLASS?
 1. Honors English 11 is an extension of English 11. You
will study the cultural significance in more detail (i.e. art,
music, culture of the time period).
 2. You will read some different works.
 3. You are expected to do more work outside of class.
This includes reading assignments, homework, and
extension activities.

4. WHAT DO WE STUDY?
 Some of the works we will study include: The Great Gatsby, Into
the Wild, The Road, The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, The
Crucible, The Red Badge of Courage, The Scarlet Letter.
 We will read short stories and poems from the textbook.
 An independent reading project will be assigned during one of
the quarters.
 Research and multi-media presentation skills will also be taught.
 We will prepare for the SOL by practicing multiple choice testtaking skills, and by learning how to write a persuasive essay.

5. HOMEWORK
 Homework assignments vary depending on what we are
studying.
 Generally you can expect about 2-3 hours of homework a week
on average.
 Homework assignments can include reading, answering
questions regarding the reading, practicing persuasive writing,
and preparing for quizzes or tests.
 You are expected to complete homework assignments on time
so that you are prepared for our class discussions and classwork.

6. SOL
 Just like English 11 and AP Language, you will take two English
SOL’s during your junior year. You must receive a passing score
on both tests to fulfill your graduation requirements.
 The Writing SOL is in March. It is comprised of multiple choice
questions testing your writing abilities and use of the English
language. There is also a free response portion of the test in
which you respond to a given prompt by writing an essay.
 The Reading SOL is in May. This is entirely multiple choice.

7. SHOULD I REGISTER FOR HONORS 11?
If you have been successful in your English 10 or
English 10 Honors, and you want to continue to
challenge yourself, you should talk to your
counselor about registering for Honors 11.
If you are unsure, please talk to your current
English teacher about their recommendation for
you.

8. Questions?