In this course, students will gain a more enriched understanding of works of American Literature, while maintaining growth in all other aspects of language arts. This course stresses the influence of historical events on literary schools of thought. Students will assess and analyze poetry, drama, short stories, novels, and essays of selected major and minor American writers. Students will continue their study of grammar and vocabulary along with further refining their writing and test-taking skills. Students will write and produce essays in and out of the classroom. All students are expected to write papers with documentation in the APA format.