English
DEPARTMENT

Ilm Academy's High School ELA program is designed to prepare students for college-level English by building strong skills in critical thinking and analysis. Through a blend of textbooks featuring fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and literary analysis, students engage with real-world issues and are challenged to think critically and creatively.

English Language Arts & English Language Composition 

The curriculum lays a strong foundation in essay writing, analysis, reflection, and opinion writing, while supplementary readings—including classics like Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, modern classics like Lord of the Flies by William Golding, and nonfiction works like The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell—deepen students’ understanding of language, human nature, and success in the real world. Alongside academic English courses, our Creative Writing program nurtures individual voice and expression, preparing student work for publication and national recognition.

 
  • English Language Arts (9th Grade)
  • English Language Composition (9th Grade)
  • Honors English Language Arts (10th Grade)
  • Honors English Language Composition (10th Grade)
  • AP English Language and Composition (11th Grade)
  • Creative Writing (Elective)