English

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. " -Dr. Seuss

This course introduces students to major types of literature including literary elements, short stories, Greek mythology, and Shakespeare with a focus on heroism. The literature chosen for this course will explore both classic and tragic heroes as well as encourage the act of heroism and acknowledge examples of heroes in students’ personal lives. Throughout this course, students will master reading comprehension and analytical literacy and develop proficient writing skills for both academic and creative writing. Students will participate in several projects and writing activities with varied teaching and learning strategies to accommodate learning differences among students.

English I Honors

English I Honors will introduce students to the honors literature program by exposing them to basic literary elements found in various works of literature. Students will be introduced to major types of literature including short stories, Greek mythology, and Shakespeare with a focus on heroism. The literature chosen for this course will explain both classic and tragic heroes as well as encourage the act of heroism and acknowledge examples of heroes in students’ personal lives. Throughout this course, students will master reading comprehension and analytical literacy and develop proficient writing skills for both academic and creative writing. Students will participate in several projects and writing activities with varied teaching and learning strategies to accommodate learning differences among students. Since this is an honors course, students will be expected to participate in independent reading and research outside of given class time. This course is required for students wanting to receive the Honors Distinction upon graduation. English II (College Prep) is a deeper study of all the major types of literature and literary terms that were introduced in English I. Each quarter focuses on a different major literary type including the short story, various types of poetry, Shakespearean tragedy, and the novel. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students develop the skills of textual analysis and critical thinking. Instruction in vocabulary development, grammar, reading comprehension, composition, and research techniques prepares students to master analytical literacy and academic and creative writing skills. Students in this course explore the concept of justice and the systems of justice in our world from the past and those present today while looking at how justice can prevail even through a broken system. Students will develop skills to give them the power to fight for justice in their own lives as well. Some outside works and projects are required. A variety of writing activities gives students the opportunity to perfect their writing skills. Students will be required to complete a poetry research project.

English II Honors is a deeper study of all major types of literature and literary terms that were introduced in English I. Each quarter focuses on a different major literary type including the short story, various types of poetry, Shakespearean tragedy, and the novel. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students develop skills of textual analysis and critical thinking. Instruction in vocabulary development, grammar, reading comprehension, composition, and research techniques prepares students to master analytical literacy and academic and creative writing skills. Students in this course explore the concept of justice and the systems of justice in our world from the past and those present today while looking at how justice can prevail even through a broken system. Students will develop skills to give them the power to fight for justice in their own lives as well. Some outside works and projects are required. A variety of writing activities gives students the opportunity to perfect their writing skills. Students will be required to complete a poetry research project. Honors students are required to complete more independent reading and assignments outside of class. This course is required to receive the Honors Distinction upon graduation.

English III (College Prep) presents a survey approach to the study of American literature with a concentration on reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills. Novels from different American time periods are presented for analysis which allows students to explore how the concept of the American Dream has changed with the events of history. A study of Southern Literature allows students to enrich their understanding of their cultural surroundings. Students in this course explore the concept of the American Dream in literature, in those around them, and in themselves. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students develop skills of textual analysis and critical thinking. Instruction in vocabulary development, grammar, reading comprehension, composition, and research techniques prepares students to master analytical literacy and academic and creative writing skills. A research paper is required.

English III Honors--The American Dream

English III Honors utilizes a survey approach to the study of American literature with a concentration on reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills. Novels from different American time periods are presented for analysis which allows students to explore how the concept of the American Dream has changed with the events of history. A study of Southern Literature allows students to enrich their understanding of their cultural surroundings. Students in this course explore the concept of the American Dream in literature, in those around them, and in themselves. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students develop skills of textual analysis and critical thinking. Instruction in vocabulary development, grammar, reading comprehension, composition, and research techniques prepares students to master analytical literacy and academic and creative writing skills. A research paper is required. Honors students are required to complete more independent reading and assignments outside of class. This course is required to receive the Honors Distinction upon graduation.

English IV (College Prep.) traces the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon era to modern literature. Students in this course explore the epic poem, Shakespearean tragedy, poetry movements, and the British novel. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students develop skills of textual analysis and critical thinking. Instruction in vocabulary development, grammar, reading comprehension, composition, and research techniques prepares students to master analytical literacy and academic and creative writing skills. A research paper is required. In this course, students also complete a senior memory book that chronicles many aspects of their life up to this point. This project provides an opportunity for self-reflection and introspection as they close this chapter of their educational career to move on to the next. Dual Enrollment English Composition I

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of written discourse and includes the study of rhetoric, grammar, and style as a means to effective prose. Readings and concomitant writing assignments are components of this course, and it is predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. Students in this course explore the concept of monsters in our world. Not every monster is a fictional creature.

Students will read one epic poem and two novels during this course. Writing requirements include three outside essays, two in-class timed essays, and a journal assignment, which allow students to attempt several different writing environments and styles. This course meets six of the seven learning outcomes of UT-Martin’s General Education curriculum’s Communication requirement. The purpose of the Communications requirement is to prepare students to effectively communicate information, thoughts, and viewpoints through oral, written, and graphic 12 forms of expression.

In this course, students will focus on written English and practice in composition. This course requires a variety of readings and research writing with documentation. English 112 is predominantly a skills course. Students must complete ENGL 111 and 112 in sequence. For successful completion of ENGL 112, students must earn a grade of C or higher. Students in this course explore different types of argument writing which are developing a strong argument and counterargument. This course fulfills all of the learning outcomes of UTMartin’s General Education curriculum’s Communication requirement. The purpose of the Communications requirement is to prepare students to effectively communicate information, thoughts, and viewpoints through oral, written, and graphic forms of expression.