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153, 163          English 3                                                                                            1 credit

Students will continue to study all genres, focusing on the novel, nonfiction, and all types of American literature.  Grammar review via daily oral language is a continued emphasis.  Skills in recognizing rhetorical strategies to determine tone and interpretation of writing style are further developed.  An American novel literary criticism research paper is required.

Prerequisite: English 2

173, 183          AP American Literature                                                                   1 credit

Students will continue to study all genres, focusing on the novel, nonfiction, and all types of American literature.  Grammar review via daily oral language is continued.  Rhetorical strategies are reviewed; syntax analysis is developed.  Students master Advanced Placement prompt timed writings, completing a minimum of three writings per semester.  An American novel literary criticism research paper is required.  College credit is possible through the AP English Language Exam offered in May; this test is optional.

Prerequisite: 00% or higher in English 2 or 05% or higher in English 2 Honors  (after 10 points)

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Lutheran High School of San Antonio

18104 Babcock Road

San Antonio, TX 78255

Phone: 210-694-4962   Fax: 210-694-9150   E-mail: info@lhssa.org