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Grade 9 English (required)
Grade 9 English (required)
Grade 9 English is a mandatory high school English course. Students continue to learn and apply their understanding of literary terms and the course has a strong focus on writing. Students meet increased requirements for research and use print, electronic databases, online resources, and MLA style to cite reference sources. Students also distinguish between reliable and questionable Internet sources. Students read and analyze a wide variety of literary genres such as short stories, novels, plays and epics. In addition, students demonstrate correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics by applying grammatical conventions in both writing and speaking. By the end of Grade 9 English, students should be confident in writing 600-800 word essays.
Grade 10 English (required)
Grade 10 English (required)
Grade 10 English is a mandatory high school English course focusing on non-European world literature. Tenth-grade students read and analyze literary texts from a variety of cultures such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Students also study the important work of authors, poets, and playwrights of various historical periods and critique their works, using analysis to improve writing skills. Students continue to build research skills by crediting sources and presenting information in correct manuscript (MLA) format. Knowledge of Standard English conventions including grammar and mechanics of writing is expanded. By the end of grade 10, students should be able to write essays of 1,000 - 1,200 words in length.
Grade 11 English (required)
Grade 11 English (required)
Grade 11 English is a mandatory high school English course. In grade 11, students focus on analyzing the historical genres and literary traditions of American literature. The survey of classic and contemporary American literature enhances the student’s appreciation for the major themes and characterizations, which reflect the history and culture in American literature. Students are able to make and analyze informative and persuasive oral presentations, with attention to the accuracy of evidence and the effectiveness of delivery. Grammar development continues throughout the course with the application of rules for sentence formation, usage, spelling, and mechanics. The student develops informative and persuasive compositions by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable information with careful attention to organization and accuracy. By the end of Grade 11 English, students should be comfortable in writing 1,000- 1,500-word essays.
Grade 12 English (required)
Grade 12 English (required)
Grade 12 English is the final mandatory high school English course, which focuses on British and European literature. Students read and analyze classics such as Beowulf and Macbeth. Twelfth-grade students also use organizational skills, audience awareness, appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and both verbal and nonverbal presentation skills to plan and deliver effective oral presentations. Students demonstrate advanced knowledge of grammatical conventions through writing, editing, and speaking. By the end of Grade 12 English, students should be comfortable writing a 1,500-2,000-word research paper using MLA format.
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