English 6 Honors

An essential part of “developing the Christian leaders of today and tomorrow” is modeling and fostering within students the skill of clear and effective communication. Therefore, the English Department strives to develop Christian communicators who have a command of the English language. As God is the creator of all language, and as He is the Word made flesh, students will approach their study of literature and language through a biblical lens, recognizing God as the origin. Language skills enable students to not only to be successful in college and in their professional lives, but also in sharing their faith with others. Ultimately, the combination of what students read, write, question, and consider will contribute to the development and articulation of a Christian worldview.

This advanced course is designed for the high level readers. Students who score 2 years above grade level on standardized tests and who have excellent study skills and self discipline are eligible. The course covers all the material for standard 6^th grade English but has additional reading and more complex writing assignments. In addition to the creative writing, honors students will write analytical essays on the literature they read.