English
The comprehensive purpose of the Cathedral Preparatory School High
School English program is to develop the student’s critical faculty to judge
the quality of the printed page, to appreciate the human values woven into
the fabric of enduring literature and to cultivate the student’s power of
expression, both spoken and written, so that with ease he can communicate
his ideas clearly and imaginatively.
Every student at Cathedral Preparatory School must take four years of
English. The freshman program introduces the student to basic skills and
understanding that he will need in order to pursue a college preparatory
program successfully. Along with the traditional investigation of literature
and other genres, study of grammar, and writing of strong sentences and
paragraphs, the student learns efficient reading and study habits and
library procedures. The sophomore program is a continuation of the
freshman program with an emphasis on American literature. The students
will be expected to go into greater depth with the literary interpretation,
study of usage and mechanics, and extensive experience in writing
expository essays, particularly literary analysis essays and research papers
in MLA format. Public speaking is emphasized. All juniors must take one
year of British literature. Seniors study World literature. Junior and senior
courses require the student to demonstrate his refined powers of thought
and expression in at least four expository essays each semester and a
research paper.
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