ENGLISH

Required Courses

English 1 (1001310 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness using texts of high complexity. Contemporary Literature is read in Grade 9. Prerequisite: None.

English 1 Honors (1001320 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced and integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness using texts of high complexity. Students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Contemporary Literature is read in Grade 9, and students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Prerequisite: Placement exam, May i-Ready exam, Pre-ACT, an A- or better in English 8CAP or a B- or better in English 8.

Pre-Advanced Placement

Grade Level: 9

Course Description:

English 1 (7100101 – 1.0 credit)

This course develops the writing process and reading comprehension. Studies include grammar, essay writing, and the analysis of literature. Studies are more rigorous, in-depth, and faster-paced in preparation for Advanced Placement in eleventh and twelfth grade. Prerequisite: Placement exam, May i-Ready exam, Pre-ACT, A- or better in English 8 or B- or better in English 8 Adv.

English 2 (1001340 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10

Course Description:

This course develops the writing process and reading comprehension. Studies include grammar, essay writing, and the analysis of literature. Prerequisite: English 1.

English 2 Honors (1001350 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10

Course Description:

This course develops advanced competencies in reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing through Greek and Latin roots, sentence revision and expansion, and world literature. Studies are more rigorous, in-depth, and faster-paced. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 1 or B- or better in English 1 Honors.

Pre-Advanced Placement English 2 (7001000 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10

Course Description:

This course examines rhetorical devices, syntax, grammatical structures, and vocabulary for analysis necessary to facilitate the students’ thinking and writing. Students study world literature. Studies are more rigorous, in-depth, and faster-paced with an emphasis on skills and preparation for Advanced Placement course in grades 11 and 12. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 1 Honors or a B- or better in Pre-AP English 1.

English 3 (1001370 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11

Course Description:

This course develops skills in analyzing the effects of historical events, philosophy, societal trends and literary techniques on American literature. Studies include sentence improvement, etymology, and research skills.

Prerequisite: English 2.

English 3 Honors (1001380 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11

Course Description:

This course develops skills in analyzing the effects of historical events, philosophy, societal trends, and literary techniques on American literature. Studies include sentence improvement, etymology, and research skills. Studies are more rigorous, in-depth, and faster-paced. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 2 or B- or better in English 2 Honors.

Advanced Placement English Language & Composition (1001420

Grade Level: 11

Course Description:

– 1.0 credit)

This course develops writing and analytical skills by studying and imitating genres of the American experience, using rhetorical devices, syntactical variety and persuasive techniques. Studies include advanced vocabulary and diction. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 2 Honors or a B- or better in Pre-AP English.

English 4 (1001400 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an integrated, language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness using texts of high complexity. Prerequisite: Completion of English 3.

English 4 Honors (1001410 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced, integrated language arts study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career preparation and readiness using texts of high complexity. Through the application, analysis, evaluation, and creation of complex ideas that are often abstract and multi-faceted, students are challenged to think and collaborate critically on the content they are learning. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 3 or B- or better in English 3 Honors.

Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition (1001430

Grade Level: 12

Course Description:

– 1.0 credit)

AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course through which students cultivate their understanding of literature by reading and analyzing texts and by exploring literary criticism as they develop their own critical voices. As they learn and explore poetic devices and the elements of prose within the context of novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, they help develop expertise in both spoken and written analysis of works of literary merit which prepares them for the AP English Literature and Composition exam in May. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English 3 Honors or a B- or better in AP English Language & Composition.

English Electives

Creative Writing 1 (1009320 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Studying and modeling a variety of genres will be used at this beginning level of creative writing. Prerequisite: None.

Creative Writing 2 (1009330 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop a more in-depth use of writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Studying and modeling a variety of genres will be emphasized at this level of creative writing. Sequential semesters recommended. Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Writing 1.

Creative Writing 3 Honors (1009331 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for advanced creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Writing 2 and teacher recommendation.

Creative Writing 4 Honors (1009332 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use writing and language skills for advanced creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

Prerequisite: Completion of Creative Writing 3 Honors and teacher recommendation.

Social Media 1 (1006375 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the use of social media across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast platforms, including ethical and legal uses. Prerequisite: None.

Social Media & Digital Marketing Honors (1006375H – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the use of social media across print, multimedia, web, and broadcast platforms, including ethical and legal uses. Students will work with various media platforms and work closely with our communication department. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an A- or better in English or B- or better in English Honors.

Public Speaking Honors (1007315 – 0.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course is designed to continue the development of student facility in structuring various types of speeches, researching information, audience analysis, presentation of speeches, and building self-confidence in public speaking situations. Students will critique speeches, paying attention to content, organization, language, and delivery style, and produce and present well-structured, developed speeches. Students will also analyze how speech varies in a myriad of industry settings. Prerequisite: Students must have earned an Aor better in English or B- or better in English Honors. Co-requisite: Honors English or higher.