Communication Arts

English I: Grammar and World Literature

Required, 9th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course focuses on language mechanics, literature, vocabulary enrichment, and composition. Students use their foundation in language mechanics to present their ideas clearly and concisely through formal essay composition. Analysis of literature and poetry requires students to think critically through the elements of fiction and poetry and to support their ideas with elements from the text while upholding a biblical worldview. Students refine and enhance their spelling and vocabulary through selected supplemental material, literature, and classroom discussions.

Curriculum: A Beka; Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry IV Novels: Homer, The Odyssey

Holt, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Grade 9 Edith Hamilton, Mythology

Holt, Elements of Language, Third Course William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar

Prentice Hall, Timeless Voices; Timeless Themes B. Trimmer, Guide to MLA Elie Wiesel, Night

English II: Grammar and American Literature

Prerequisite: English I Required, 10th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course emphasizes grammar, literary analysis, and vocabulary enrichment. Students read and write about works of American literature from exploration through the Civil Rights movement. Grammar and editing skills are reinforced in essays and a research paper. Students practice correct spelling and usage of interdisciplinary words.

Curriculum: SCA: Interdisciplinary Vocabulary for Sophomores Novels: The Scarlet Letter

Prentice Hall; Timeless Voices; Timeless Themes, The American Experience Holt, Elements of Language, Fourth Course Holt, Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Fourth Course Trimmer: Guide to MLA The Red Badge of Courage A Raisin in the Sun

English III: Grammar and British Literature

Prerequisite: English II Required, 11th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course emphasizes grammar, academic writing, and literary analysis. Students read and write about British texts from the Middle Ages through the Victorian period. Students practice the usage of vocabulary words from Latin and Greek origin.

Curriculum: Holt, Elements of Language, Fifth Course Novels: Frankenstein

Holt, Grammar, Usage, Mechanics Prentice Hall; Timeless Voices; Timeless Themes, Macbeth Tale of Two Cities

British Literature Prestwick House, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots Pygmalion

College Introduction to Literature (British) (Evangel U., ENG 123, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: Completion of English III semester 1 and a cumulative percentage of 90% or higher. Elective, 11th Grade, 2nd Semester, 0.5 high school credit, 3 college credits This course introduces literary study within the context and theme of Cultural Conflict and Social Justice. Through the reading of a wide variety of genres – including nonfiction, poetry, and fiction – the course engages students in historical and literary ways of knowing. Methods include close reading, comparative textual analysis, and argumentative writing.

Curriculum: Same as Eng II (above) with additional writing assignments

Prerequisite: English III Required, 12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course focuses on improving skills in grammar, punctuation, and rhetoric as well as developing the skills needed to analyze the written word. This will be accomplished through reading, discussing, and analyzing a variety of texts. Texts will include different genres such as poetry, prose, short stories and articles. Requirement may be met through English 1113 & 2213.

Curriculum: A Beka, Handbook of Grammar and Composition Holt; Elements of Language, Sixth Course Holt; Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Sixth Course Houghton Mifflin, Write for College: A Student Handbook Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots - Sixth Course Instructor generated exercises and writing prompts Lord of the Flies Fahrenheit 451 A Christmas Carol

College English I (SBU ENG 1113, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: Existing students must have a recommendation by an English III teacher, an 80% cumulative percentage, and an 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT. Required, 12th Grade, First Semester, 0.5 high school credit, 3 college credits This is a semester college freshman composition course that enables students to develop correct and proficient writing skills. Special emphasis will be placed on the writing process, organization, and development of a technique that is clear, specific, and interesting to the reader. Various essay genres will be used and students will be involved in learning groups to explore topics of interest. Upon successful completion of this class and a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, students will receive three college credits through SBU. Requirement may be met through English IV.

Curriculum: Longman, LB Brief Handbook Sarah Skwire, Writing With a Thesis: A Rhetoric Reader

Note: Transfer students must provide a writing sample to be approved for admission. A fee will apply.

College English II (SBU ENG 2213, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: English 1113 with a percentage of 70% or higher. Required, 12th Grade, Second Semester, 0.5 high school credit, 3 college credits This is a semester college freshman composition course that focuses on expository writing in connection with the study of imaginative literature (drama, fiction, and poetry). Students learn analytical skills and gain proficiency in writing, with special emphasis on literary analysis. Students learn and use literary criticism in the writing process. Upon successful completion of this class and a score of 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT, students will receive three college credits through SBU. Requirement may be met through English IV.

Curriculum: Longman, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction Poetry and Drama Novels: The Great Gatsby Hamlet

Strategies: English I

9th Grade, Full Year, Additional Fee Required After having academic testing, students having documented learning difficulties may be placed into Strategies: English I. This small group or individual classroom setting will enable students to study an English curriculum that is parallel to the core English I course with the additional benefit of having instruction designed specifically for their current academic level and learning style. This English course meets core English discipline requirements for graduation and is substantially comparable, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to the similar course offering in the English discipline.

Curriculum: Varies according to student level

Strategies: English II

10th Grade, Full Year, Additional Fee Required After having academic testing, students having documented learning difficulties may be placed into Strategies: English II. This small group or individual classroom setting will enable students to study an English curriculum that is parallel to the core English II course with the additional benefit of having instruction designed specifically for their current academic level and learning style. This English course meets core English discipline requirements for graduation and is substantially comparable, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to the similar course offering in the English discipline.

Curriculum: Varies according to student level

Strategies: English III

11th Grade, Full Year, Additional Fee Required After having academic testing, students having documented learning difficulties may be placed into Strategies: English III. This small group or individual classroom setting will enable students to study an English curriculum that is parallel to the core English III course with the additional benefit of having instruction designed specifically for their current academic level and learning style. This English course meets core English discipline requirements for graduation and is substantially comparable, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to the similar course offering in the English discipline.

Curriculum: Varies according to student level

Strategies: English IV

12th Grade, Full Year, Additional Fee Required After having academic testing, students having documented learning difficulties may be placed into Strategies: English IV. This small group or individual classroom setting will enable students to study an English curriculum that is parallel to the core English IV course with the additional benefit of having instruction designed specifically for their current academic level and learning style. This English course meets core English discipline requirements for graduation and is substantially comparable, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to the similar course offerings in the English discipline.

Curriculum: Varies according to student level