ASU Prep English 11 Course
Explore the rich tapestry of literature, where texts from across the centuries await discovery. Delve into making meaningful connections between these works, oneself and the wider world, fostering critical thinking and personal growth along the way.
What makes the ASU Prep English 11 course unique?
In this English 11 course, students deepen their understanding of effective communication by refining their skills in writing, speaking and critical thinking. Throughout the course, students read and analyze complex literary masterpieces. They are also given the opportunity to write in a variety of formats, developing their own unique voices and expressing them with clarity and sophistication.
English 11 course features
Highly engaging
Students explore literary masterpieces and think critically as they gain an understanding of the power of words and then use them to express their own unique voice.
Classroom ready
Lessons are designed to work in a variety of models, including traditional, blended, flipped and fully digital classrooms. This allows for flexibility based on the needs of your teachers and students.
Teacher friendly
Each course features comprehensive, easy-to-use teacher guides, equipping educators to effortlessly blend this content into their lesson plans.
Plug and play
ASU Prep courses are designed for simple integration into any classroom setting, compatible with all learning management systems and available for immediate use.
Deeper Learning Comes From Discovery
In this course, discovery learning is at the core, immersing students in engaging activities that encourage exploration and personal meaning-making. From a dynamic reading of a Shakespearean play, complete with interactive pop-ups and checkpoints, to a sportscaster-style parody that narrates a fictional presentation, students actively apply prior knowledge and context clues to deepen understanding. To ensure students feel supported, the course also provides rich, scaffolded guidance through targeted feedback that leads them toward deeper comprehension and critical thinking.
High school English 11 course highlights
- Interactive learning blocks where students engage with literary and informational texts, including a fully supported reading of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
- Modules focused on narrative, expository and argumentative texts and include writing tasks for students
- Engaging and diverse texts ranging from the 17th to the 21st century allow students to make text-to-text, text-to-self and text-to-world connections
- Bite-sized learning blocks tailored to specific learning objectives, allowing for more flexibility and customization for teachers and students
Watching students connect historical and current perspectives in their analyses is incredibly rewarding!”
