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| Introduction to Language Arts: The main goal of this introductory class is to focus on strategies that will help raise student-reading levels. Introduction to Language Arts students are determined based on reading scores from the middle school. | Intro. to Language Arts - Required;
2 credits;
Created By Sarah Hahn |
| English 1 - Students will accomplish these objectives in the ninth and tenth grades through an intergrated study of literature, composition, and language (structure, usage, punctuation, vocabulary, etc.). Some formal speech instuction is included. English 1 Honors must meet eligibility requirments from middle school. Core students are also recommended from the middle school. | |
| English 2 - The tenth grade regular English class studies speech and written communications first semester. Second semester integrates the study of world literature, and composition; assignments in all areas are based on selections from world literature. English 10 Honor students are selected by criteria including test scores, English grade, and a writing sample. The Honors program will have similiar areas of study, but selections and expectations for students will be at a higher level. | |
| Applied English - The main goal of an Applied English class is to provide select junior and senior level students with the communication skills of speech, listening, technical writing, and technical reading which they can then apply to their current education and future life goal. Students will be selected for available space through recommendation from 10th and 11th grade English staff or by being enrolled in the English Core Program. Any additional openings in the class will be filled by accepted applications. Twenty percent of a student's grade is based on individual reading. Students who have completed three years of English and are interested in applicable skills including resumes and business letters should talk to their conselors. | |
| English 3 - English 3 is an extension of the curriculum of English 1 and 2. Reading, American literature, composition and language skills are addresed. | |
| American Literature - This college preparatory course includes the study of the development of literature to twentieth century America. A variety of literature, both authors and selections, is studied in-depth. Intensive reading, class discussion, and some critical papers are required. The course utilizes basic texts, films, paperback books, and library sources. Testing will be essay in nature. This course involves a major group poroject. Students should have a "B" or better in previous English classes. | |
| English Literature - This is a survey course. Although the course is planned around a basic textbook, students are required to do library research and extra reading. The students should acquire a general knowledge of historical background of English literature, the various literary movements, and authors and their works. Students will need the ability to comprehenb on a high level to recognize literary terms, and to do critical thinking. Students will be expected to participate in oral discussions and to express their ideas in writing. Testing will be essay in nature. Students should have a "B" or better in previous English classes. | |
| Advanced Speech - This course is deisgned to give the college-bound student or the student with speech aptitude a strong background in speech to assist her/him in expressing herself/himself more clearly. Activities include various types of discussion, persuaion, and formal speech. Major emphasis is on persuasive techniques and problem-colving discussion. Honors track students are expected to take this course; however, all college-bound students should consider enrolling. | |
| Advanced Compostion One - Advanced Composition is designed for the student who plans to attend a four-year university and who already displays competency in mechanics (grammer and puncuation) and the basic writing process (organization and expression). The course focuses on complex writing skills needed at the collegiate level. Students are required to complete all text readings and excercises, participate in class discussions and peer editing sessions, sumbit weekly writing journals, and draft and revise multi-papragraph essays. Assigned papers may include such formats as personal narratice, descriptive, exemplification/illustration, comparison and contrast, process analysis, literary analysis, and extended defination. Students must also research a documented persuasive paper. Advanced composition utilizes the computer lab. Honors track students are expected to take this course. | |
| Advanced Compostion Two - This course is intended to intergrate the writing skills of Composition One with elements of more formal, academic English studies-literary analysis and research. We will cover many works of fiction, poetry, and drama in order to foster critical thinking skills, create a better understanding of the tools used in the English field, and (hopefully) bring about a heightened appreciation for the world's classic and comtemporary literary works. | |
| Creative Writing - This course provides opportunities for creative expression through poetry and narrative writing, including work with description, setting, plot, dialogue, and characterization. Part of the course is the critiquing of the style and technique of student and professional writers. An in-depth journal is a requirment of this course. | |