<p>For incoming freshman you can choose English 1 honors or Contemporary Literature honors. Which 1 is preferable and why?</p>
<p>Without course descriptions, an objective answer is impossible.</p>
<p>10208400 - CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE HONORS
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of
contemporary literature through integrated educational experiences in the language
arts strands. Emphasis will be on works of major contemporary authors, representing
various cultures, whose writings reflect the characteristics, problems, and themes of
modern culture and society.
Prerequisite: ―B‖ or better in 8th grade English & Level 4 or 5 FCAT Reading
Paired with AP Human Geography </p>
<p>10013200 - ENGLISH HONORS I
The purpose of this course is to promote academic excellence in Language Arts
through enriched experiences in literature, writing, speaking, and listening. Course
content includes a review of grammar usage and fundamentals of composition,
critical analysis of the various literary forms in both oral and written assignments. A
research paper/project is required.
Prerequisite: ―C‖ or better in 8th-grade English, Level 3, 4, or 5 FCAT Reading</p>
<p>Contemporary Literature Honors. Requires a higher grade to be eligible and does not include “review” in the description. Plus it sounds more interesting with its thematic approach.</p>
<p>First because it’s paired with AP Human Geo. </p>
<p>The first one. I mean contemporary literature honors.</p>
<p>Even if there wasn’t a higher prerequisite, I would choose the first one. It just sounds more interesting, literature I mean, compared to reviewing grammar and language arts concepts which sounds like something very 6th-8th grade to me and not nearly as exciting. Although, I guess you could argue having a good foundation in that area could help you on tests such as the writing portion of the SAT</p>
<p>The first one sounds like it’s intended to be more advanced.</p>