As the final preparatory English class before college, English 12 focuses on reading critically, developing an extensive vocabulary, and honing writing skills according to college expectations. Each six-week period will study a time period in British Literature, with reading quizzes, online discussion posts and peer responses, weekly vocabulary practice with three quizzes each semester, an essay assignment, and a unit test. Of the six total essays during the year, five will be research-based using MLA format for citing sources. Students choosing to take the class for college credit will take a final exam both semesters.