This course offers a well-planned progression of experiences in the language arts. Developing the students’ mastery of practical skills necessary for writing, reading, and speaking in everyday life are major goals of English 10. Students in Regents classes are exposed to broad literary experiences, which highlight the achievements \, and life experiences of peoples of various cultures and backgrounds. Grammar and usage are taught within the framework of the writing process, filling the rudiments for those who lack them as well as providing a review for students already possessing a fair knowledge of the subject. Along with writing proficiency, reading comprehension and vocabulary development are also emphasized. In the tenth-grade honors classes, students learn about the English-speaking people and their influence upon modern thought. The course presents challenging ideas growing out of a representative selection of masterpieces by British authors, extending from the earliest writings in Old English to modern day literature. Competence and skill are developed through expository and creative writing. In speaking and listening situations, students learn to develop sincerity, cooperation, and employ critical and creative thinking skills. The study of linguistics and the structure and history of the English language are also incorporated into this program.