What grade level is Henry IV, Part 1?

Henry IV, Part 1 is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 11–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Henry IV, Part 1?

It takes about 2h 55m to read Henry IV, Part 1 (160 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 175 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Henry IV, Part 1?

Henry IV, Part 1 appears on reading lists for Cambridge AS & A-Level English Literature (9695). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Henry IV, Part 1 banned in schools?

Henry IV, Part 1 does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Henry IV, Part 1 explore?

Central themes in Henry IV, Part 1 include drama, history, in literature, kings and rulers. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

Henry IV, Part 1

Name: Henry IV, Part 1
Availability: InStock
Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780451524058

by William Shakespeare

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare is assigned in US schools at grades 11–12. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Henry IV, Part 1 is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

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Grade range: Grades 11–12
Age range: Ages 16–17
Pages: 160
Reading time: about 2h 55m (est.)
First published: 1598
Genre: Historical Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780451524058

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About this book

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

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Why widely assigned

This Historical Fiction title, typically at grades 11–12. Written in the 1590s; pairs with curriculum units on drama and history; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Themes

drama · history · in literature · kings and rulers

Where this book is assigned

Cambridge AS & A-Level English Literature (9695)
- required·11th grade source: Prescribed set text for Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English (9695), Paper 3 Section A (Shakespeare), for examination in 2027. Transcribed from the official Cambridge International syllabus (721410-2027-2028-syllabus.pdf). Set texts r
- required·12th grade source: Prescribed set text for Cambridge International AS & A Level Literature in English (9695), Paper 3 Section A (Shakespeare), for examination in 2027. Transcribed from the official Cambridge International syllabus (721410-2027-2028-syllabus.pdf). Set texts r

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Common questions

What grade level is Henry IV, Part 1?: Henry IV, Part 1 is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 11–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Henry IV, Part 1?: It takes about 2h 55m to read Henry IV, Part 1 (160 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 175 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Henry IV, Part 1?: Henry IV, Part 1 appears on reading lists for Cambridge AS & A-Level English Literature (9695). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Henry IV, Part 1 banned in schools?: Henry IV, Part 1 does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
What themes does Henry IV, Part 1 explore?: Central themes in Henry IV, Part 1 include drama, history, in literature, kings and rulers. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

Why this book is on this list

How we classify

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure: Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band: Grades 11–12 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment: Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence: Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: Paper 3 Section A (Shakespeare).