English at saint Thomas academy.
Our English teachers develop your son's reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Students are introduced to broad genres of literature and writing.
Department Chair Overview
The English program at Saint Thomas Academy provides students with the opportunity to develop increasing mastery of skills in reading, writing, speaking, focusing on student-centered approaches. Grade six stresses general language skills. Grades seven and eight emphasize language skills necessary for successful study in high school and at the college level. Grade nine emphasizes language skills necessary for successful study at the Academy while courses in grades ten through twelve increasingly prepare students for successful study at the college level. The department believes that individuals who understand and can use language effectively will enjoy more fulfilling lives.
The English program at Saint Thomas Academy provides students with the opportunity to develop increasing mastery of skills in reading, writing, speaking, focusing on student-centered approaches. Grade six stresses general language skills. Grades seven and eight emphasize language skills necessary for successful study in high school and at the college level. Grade nine emphasizes language skills necessary for successful study at the Academy while courses in grades ten through twelve increasingly prepare students for successful study at the college level. The department believes that individuals who understand and can use language effectively will enjoy more fulfilling lives.
The English Department gives all students the tools to:
- Read with understanding and critical insight.
- Express ideas clearly in a variety of written forms.
- Develop skills necessary for effective oral communication.
- Analyze and evaluate the significance of ideas.
- Conduct and present scholarly research
- Hone critical thinking skills
English Courses
- Rhetorical Skills - Grade Level 9
- Literature & Composition - Grade Level 10
- American Literature & Composition - Grade 11
- Critical Reading & Writing Honors- Grade Level 11
- English Literature & Composition AP - Grade 12
- Senior Choice-Based English Courses - Grade 12
- Crime Fiction - Grade 12, 1 Semester
- Environmental Literature - Grade 12, 1 Semester
- Film and Literature - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- The Hero's Journey- Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- Humor and Satire - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- Literature from a Christian Perspective - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- Literature of War- Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- Multicultural Literature: Reconstructing the Canon - Grade 12, 1 Semester
- The Polyphonous Novel - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
- Science Fiction and Fantasy - Grade 12, 1 Semester
Rhetorical Skills - Grade Level 9
Literature & Composition - Grade Level 10
American Literature & Composition - Grade 11
Critical Reading & Writing Honors- Grade Level 11
English Literature & Composition AP - Grade 12
Senior Choice-Based English Courses - Grade 12
Crime Fiction - Grade 12, 1 Semester
Environmental Literature - Grade 12, 1 Semester
Film and Literature - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
The Hero's Journey- Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
Humor and Satire - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
Literature from a Christian Perspective - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
Literature of War- Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
Multicultural Literature: Reconstructing the Canon - Grade 12, 1 Semester
The Polyphonous Novel - Grade Level 12, 1 Semester
Science Fiction and Fantasy - Grade 12, 1 Semester
Department Chair
Rebecca Benz
651-683-1555 x 1341
rbenz@cadets.com