English I (H) is a first year honors-level program in English for students who already have a solid understanding of the grammar of the English language. Students will receive extensive instruction in reading analysis, writing of the full-length essay, vocabulary development, and oral speaking. The reading curriculum focuses upon the various genres, and students are exposed to plays, short stories, nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, some of which are considered to be among the “literary classics.” The writing curriculum will introduce and emphasize analytical thinking, the expository form, narratives, and argumentative and persuasive writing. Students will also focus on public speaking techniques, and they will give two oral presentations during the year.