English I Honors (weighted) builds upon the regular English I curriculum with more in-depth analysis and discussion. It starts the student on a sequentially developed/advanced program that is designed to challenge students in areas of grammar, composition, and literature. In addition to a research paper, honors students will write a literary analysis paper. Students will be expected to read independently in order to facilitate class discussion. The final exam for this course is a common exam that will be given to all English I students. Suggested prerequisite: A in 8th grade Language Arts, or B in AIG.