Major Concepts/Content: This is an integrated course for
students interested in taking 10th grade Honors Social Studies and English. The
course uses the chronological study of world history from 1500 to the present
and covers the themes of culture, science and technology, economics, and
government. The content integrates readings and writings that focus on
exploring, interpreting, and analyzing literature and other readings that extend
and support the world history discussions and research. The course is a
demanding study of world history and literature, requiring students to
understand, analyze, and interpret the connections between major historical
events and the writings of the time. Critical thinking, philosophical
discussion, concept attainment, vocabulary development, language usage, and
research will be stressed. The development of discussion and presentation skills
will focus on analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities
will be provided using the content of World History. Students will read and
critically respond to a wide spectrum of challenging literary selections that
mirror the cultures, themes and times of the period from 1500 to the present.
Students will conduct in-depth research on topics relative to major historical
events, people, and regions. Many of the learning activities will culminate in
shared products for Social Studies and English.
Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will participate in
various types of assessments: vocabulary tests, essay tests, research projects
and presentations, group activities, oral and written reports, numerous formal
writings, and a culminating project that is an original production based on
student research. Students will receive a grade in both English 10 and World
History.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the Honors World
History and Literature course, students should be able to:
students interested in taking 10th grade Honors Social Studies and English. The
course uses the chronological study of world history from 1500 to the present
and covers the themes of culture, science and technology, economics, and
government. The content integrates readings and writings that focus on
exploring, interpreting, and analyzing literature and other readings that extend
and support the world history discussions and research. The course is a
demanding study of world history and literature, requiring students to
understand, analyze, and interpret the connections between major historical
events and the writings of the time. Critical thinking, philosophical
discussion, concept attainment, vocabulary development, language usage, and
research will be stressed. The development of discussion and presentation skills
will focus on analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities
will be provided using the content of World History. Students will read and
critically respond to a wide spectrum of challenging literary selections that
mirror the cultures, themes and times of the period from 1500 to the present.
Students will conduct in-depth research on topics relative to major historical
events, people, and regions. Many of the learning activities will culminate in
shared products for Social Studies and English.
Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will participate in
various types of assessments: vocabulary tests, essay tests, research projects
and presentations, group activities, oral and written reports, numerous formal
writings, and a culminating project that is an original production based on
student research. Students will receive a grade in both English 10 and World
History.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the Honors World
History and Literature course, students should be able to:
- Analyze the historical development of major world problems.
- Analyze a wide spectrum of world literature.
- Interpret the impact of major historical events on the literature of
various periods. - Evaluate the impact of major personalities on world history.
- Write formal compositions that analyze, interpret, and evaluate literature,
essays, speeches, commentaries, and news reports. - Compare and contrast the development of culture, science and technology,
economics, and government throughout the world. - Make and critique formal and informal oral presentations.