10th grade English prepares students for the demands of junior and senior years. Students read complex literary, persuasive and multimodal texts, weigh how language represents values and power, and write sustained analytical and argument pieces.

Key Topics Covered:

Language and power, media representation, analytical writing, syntax, rhetoric and fallacies, satire, argument essays, seminal U.S. documents, multimodal structures, creative voice and spoken performance.

Parent Tip:

10th grade is the last foundation year before AP, honors and dual-credit English. Strong command of evidence, argument, structure and style gives students a real edge when assignments get longer and the PSAT 10 and state tests arrive.

Analyze how language, media and literature represent people, values and power

Build sustained analytical and argument essays supported by evidence

Interpret complex works through voice, structure and context

Use syntax, cohesion, punctuation and vocabulary on purpose

Create creative and multimodal pieces for a purpose and audience

Edit and deliver polished written and spoken work independently

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Inclusive and Exclusive Language	Analyze how word choice includes or excludes groups and affects an audience.
02	Representation in Media Texts	Examine how news, film and social media portray people and events.
03	Analytical Paragraphs: Claim, Evidence, Analysis	Write tight analytical paragraphs with embedded evidence.
04	Syntax: Sentence Focus and Variety	Shape sentences to guide emphasis and meaning.
05	Vocabulary and Inference	Use context and word parts to infer meaning in complex texts.
06	Phrases, Clauses and Parallel Structure	Use grammar choices deliberately in analytical and argument writing.
07	Short Story: Identity and Voice	Read and respond to stories about identity and voice.
08	Argument Writing Task	Plan and write an argument with a clear claim, reasons and counterclaims.
09	Debate: Media Bias	Take a position on media bias and defend it with evidence.
10	Quarter 1 Review	Complete an integrated assessment. A mock test and parent report follow.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Text Structures Across Genres	Compare how stories, speeches, essays and plays are structured.
12	Interpreting Literary Meaning	Move from what a text says to what it means and why.
13	Literary Response Writing	Write a response that builds an interpretation from evidence.
14	Paragraph Variation and Cohesion	Vary paragraph structure for effect and keep ideas connected.
15	Reading Complex Texts	Use strategies for demanding works such as Shakespeare and classic novels.
16	Visual Features and Representation	Analyze how images, layout and color build meaning.
17	Comparing Literary Voices	Compare voices in U.S. and world literature.
18	Creative Voice Experiment	Write in an unfamiliar voice to practice style and perspective.
19	Spoken Interpretation	Read aloud and perform a passage to show interpretation.
20	Quarter 2 Review: Literary Assessment	Complete a literary assessment. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Values in Language	Analyze how connotation and tone reveal values.
22	Ethical Positions in Literature	Explore moral questions and competing positions in a text.
23	Argument Writing Structure	Structure an essay around a thesis, evidence and rebuttal.
24	Punctuation for Effect	Use semicolons, colons and dashes to control rhythm and emphasis.
25	Rhetorical Appeals and Fallacies	Identify ethos, pathos, logos and common fallacies in persuasive texts.
26	Organizing Ideas in Texts	Choose an order that fits the purpose and audience.
27	Satire and Interpretation	Read satire and explain how irony and exaggeration make a point.
28	Extended Argument Essay	Draft a sustained argument essay with a strong thesis.
29	Debate and Rhetoric	Use rhetorical techniques in a formal debate.
30	Quarter 3 Review	Complete a quarter assessment. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Multimodal Structures	Analyze how text, image and sound work together.
32	Creating a Sustained Voice	Develop a consistent voice across a longer piece.
33	Integrating Images and Text	Combine images and words to make a clear point.
34	Academic Vocabulary in Writing	Use precise academic words in analytical writing.
35	Seminal U.S. Documents	Read texts such as the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address and analyze their arguments.
36	Visual Representation	Study how visuals represent ideas and people.
37	Editing for Purpose	Edit for audience, tone and clarity.
38	Creative Portfolio	Assemble a portfolio of polished creative work.
39	Spoken Performance	Present a performance or speech with confidence.
40	Grade 10 Review and Grade 11 Readiness	Review the year's skills, including PSAT 10 and state test practice, and preview 11th grade English. A mock test and parent report follow.

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