English Language Arts

25031 – English 9

English 9 is required for graduation.

The teacher addresses individual student needs, interests, learning styles and rates through a differentiated approach to instruction and

with selections of instructional materials. The student recognizes and understands the concept of theme, explores various genres and

the unique characteristics of each and reads numerous selections by a wide variety of authors (e.g. the oral tradition, poetry,

prose, fiction, non-fiction, drama, and the novel). Regardless of the approach(es) used, the student applies critical thinking skills

reflecting the reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands and standards of Language Arts, through writing and research (50% of

the course) and through the use of technology as a learning tool.

25034 - English 9 Honors

This course fulfills the English 9 graduation requirement.

In English 9 Honors, the student surveys the literature from around the world. The student recognizes and understands the concept

of theme, explores various genres and the unique characteristics of each (e.g. the oral tradition, poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, drama, the novel) and reads numerous selections by a wide variety of authors. Regardless of the approach(es) taken, the student

applies critical thinking skills reflecting the reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands and standards of Language Arts, through writing and research (50% of the course) and through the use of technology as a learning tool.

25041- English 10

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 9 (or equivalent)

English 10 is required for graduation.

In English 10, the student surveys and samples a wide variety of global multi-cultural literature by diverse authors, from various time periods, representing various genres. The student studies and considers a broad spectrum of themes and perspectives from around the globe and makes connections to his or her own ancestry and to the ancestry of other peoples of the world. Regardless of the approach(es) used, the student applies critical thinking skills reflecting the reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands standards of Language Arts, through writing and research (50% of the course), and through the use of technology as a learning tool.

25044 - English 10 Honors

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 9 or English 9 Honors

This course fulfills the English 10 graduation requirement.

In English 10 Honors, the student surveys and samples a wide variety of multi-cultural literature of the world by diverse authors, from various time periods, and representing various genres. The student studies and considers a broad spectrum of themes and perspectives from around the globe and makes connections to his or her own ancestry and to the ancestry of other peoples of the world. Regardless of the approach(es) used, the student applies critical thinking skills reflecting the reading, speaking, viewing and listening strands and standards of Language Arts, through writing and research (50% of the course), and through the use of technology as a learning tool.

25051 - English 11

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 10 or English 10 Honors

English 11 is required for graduation.

In English 11, the student studies selections from American literature using a particular approach chosen by the teacher and supported

with appropriate instructional materials. The student will survey, in a chronological approach, selected samples from the Colonial Period (1607-1765) to the Post-Modern Period (1970 – Present), including political and social history and literary movements within each period. The student surveys selections of American literature across time grouped by themes (e.g., Struggle for Independence, the American Dream, Individual Thought and Action.) The student surveys various time periods and themes in American literature through selected pieces representing a specific genre (e.g., early journals, poetry, verse, sermons, oratory, short stories, novels, and plays).

25058 – English 11: Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 10 or English 10 Honors

The course prepares students for success on the national A.P. English Language and Composition exam. It is strongly recommended that the student take the exam when it is offered in May. Depending on his or her score and the policies of the college or university the student chooses to attend, he or she may receive actual college credit. The cost of the exam is borne by the student.

This course fulfills the English 11 graduation requirement.

The Advanced Placement (AP) course in English Language and Composition prepares the student for the AP Exam in language and composition, an exam granting college credit to students who perform well. The AP Language and Composition course primarily involves the analysis of nonfiction, the genre which comprises nearly all college reading. The course focuses on discussion and direct instruction with an emphasis on the three types of analyses for the AP Language and Composition exam: style analysis, rhetorical analysis, and literary analysis. The student writes personal responses to reading, expository, and argumentative essays, responses to AP essay questions, and learns and practices analytical and argumentative writing skills and test-taking skills for objective tests.

21532 - English 11: Humanities

(Taken with 11020 - U.S. History and Geography Humanities)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 10 or English 10 Honors

This course fulfills the English 11 graduation requirement.

The Humanities course highlights the major political, cultural, and economic developments of the United States from European exploration through the 21st century. The student understands the diverse cultures and ethnic groups that have contributed to the making of America’s social fabric and also studies the political

development of American democracy. Humanities 11 combines American literature, history, and fine arts in a study of the ideals and traditions of our cultural heritage as it has developed from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th and 20^th centuries. The student develops and applies critical thinking skills and uses current technology in the classroom.

Any of the following courses will fulfill the English 12 graduation requirement.

25064 - English 12: Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

The course prepares students for success on the national A.P. English Literature and Composition exam. It is strongly recommended that the student take the AP exam when it is offered in May. Depending on his or her score and the policies of the college or university the student chooses to attend, he or she may receive actual college credit. The cost of the exam is borne by the student.

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

English 12: AP English Literature and Composition is a weighted course that includes advanced placement for college entrance.

AP English Literature and Composition includes preparation for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition examination. Each student is strongly encouraged to take the AP Examination. In AP English Literature and Composition 12, the

student surveys selections of the literary history of the world/ Great Britain using a particular approach designed by the teacher and supported with appropriate instructional materials. With a chronological approach, the student surveys selected samples from B.C.-A.D.428 to the present including political and social history and literary movements within each period, (e.g. Celtic to Roman, the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval Renaissance, Age of Reason, Romantics, Victorians, Modern, etc.) With a thematic approach, the student surveys selections of world/British literature across time grouped by themes (Storytelling, Expanding Horizons, Conflict and Turning Points, etc.) With a genre approach, the student surveys various time periods and themes in world literature through selected genre across time periods (e.g. mythology, legends, epics, journals, poetry, verse, plays, short stories, novels, etc.) With

a humanities or interdisciplinary approach, the student makes connections to corresponding time periods and themes through the

study of World History and/or other subject areas. Regardless of the approach(s) used, the student applies critical thinking skills through reading, speaking, viewing, and listening strands of language arts, through writing and research (50% of the course) and through the use of technology as a learning tool. There are several approaches an instructor may employ to reach the end goal of understanding rigorous, college level literature and responding to it appropriately.

25061 - English 12

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

In this course, the student surveys selections of literary history of the world/Great Britain using a particular approach designed by the

teacher and supported with appropriate instructional materials. With a chronological approach, the student surveys selected samples

from B.C.-A.D. 428 to the present including political and social history and literary movements within each period, (Celtic and

Roman, the Anglo Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Age of Reason, Romantics, Victorians, Modern, etc.). With a thematic approach,

the student surveys selections of world/British literature across time grouped by theme (Storytelling, Expanding Horizons, Conflict

and Turning Points, etc.). With a genre approach, the student surveys various time periods and themes in world literature through

selected genres across time periods (e.g. mythology, legends, epics, journals, poetry, verse, plays, novels, short stories, etc.). With a

humanities and interdisciplinary approach, the student makes connections to corresponding time periods and themes through the study

of World History and other subject areas. Regardless of the approach(s) used, the student applies critical thinking skills through

reading, speaking, viewing, and listening strands of language arts, through writing, and research (50% of the course) and through the

use of technology as a tool.

22037 - English 12: Mythology and Folklore in Literature (Backed with College Prep Comp)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

Semester-long course; 1/2 credit

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

NCAA Approved

In Mythology and Folklore, the student identifies and compares the survival of past and present beliefs, customs, traditions, and rituals, including oral and written myths, legends, stories, riddles, proverbs, nursery rhymes, superstitions, plant and animal lore, and spiritual histories. The student analyzes central themes that attempt to explain the meaning of existence and how archetypes and images are used in literature to evoke reader response. Technology is used as a writing, research, and learning tool.

24531 - College Prep Composition (Backed with Mythology and Folklore in Lit.)

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

Semester-long course; 1/2 credit

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

NCAA Approved

In College Prep Composition, the student engages in a concentrated study of the writing process in expository writing and the art of rhetoric in persuasive writing. The student practices writing various types of essays and compositions to prepare for college-level writing. Models such as 6 Plus One! Traits are used to help the student develop ideas, organization, voice, style, and fluency in written work, including revision and polishing work for publication. The student reads exemplary works by authors from around the world and creates traditional and/or electronic portfolios to show progress of work over time using technology as a learning, writing, and research tool.

22072 - English 12: Crime and Punishment

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

NCAA Approved

In Crime and Punishment, the student reads and analyzes literature that is focused on the themes of good and evil, from the time of the ancient Greeks through the 20th century. Students apply and develop critical thinking skills defined in the six APS Language Arts Strands: Reading Process, Reading Analysis, Writing, Speaking, Listening/Viewing, and Research. Half the course is devoted to developing writing and research skills that meet university entrance requirements.

20538 - English 12: Film Criticism

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

Grade: 12

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement or offers elective credit to 11th grade students.

This class will not count for NCAA credit

In Film Criticism, the student studies the history, development, and art form of the motion picture; its influence on and reflection of society. The student studies the language of film-making, techniques of film making, and literary and technical analysis as criteria for evaluating films and literature from around the world. The student also applies media literacy analysis techniques by “reading” visual images as “texts” and by comparing and contrasting original novels and stories with their corresponding screenplays.

21533 - English 12: Bible Literature

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of English 11 or English 11: AP English Language and Composition

This course fulfills the English 12 graduation requirement.

NCAA Approved

In Bible Literature, students read and explore the Old and New Testaments and related writings. In addition to studying literary

devices, students study history, civilizations, character studies, and themes. Students also examine the bible’s form and structure

(historical recitals, folktales, covenant renewals, prophetic oracles and apocalyptic literature parables, stories of healing, sayings, and legal commentary). This academic study of the Bible does not endorse any particular religion or denomination. Students will have opportunities to apply standard usage in speaking, listening and viewing, critical thinking, and writing; one half of the course is devoted to writing, and a research project is required. This course is recommended for post-secondary education.

LEVEL I/II ELD COURSES

205e0 - ELD Grade 9 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 9

205e2 - ELD Grade 10 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 10

205e4 - ELD Grade 11 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 11

205e6 - ELD Grade 12 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 12

These classes will not count for NCAA credit

Prerequisite: Language Assessment Survey (LAS) oral score of 2.9 or below; LAS reading/writing score < 19

This course assists with acculturation to formal American schooling, including observation and understanding of the school environment. ELD curriculum is designed to dovetail with curriculum in other content areas. It articulates the developmental English language needs of ELL students and includes special instructional and assessment considerations that must be provided for these students to achieve content standards. The teacher will access the appropriate grade level language arts standards for each student and use these as the basis for individual or small group instruction, allowing the student to earn English Language Arts credit by meeting the standards for his or her grade level. In addition, this course is designed for the rapid mastery of the English language, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This course begins with extensive listening and speaking practice, building on auditory and oral skills, and then moves to reading and writing. Basic structures of the English language are explained, and students progress from an elementary understanding of English words and verb tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various formal and informal styles.

LEVEL III/IV ELD COURSES

205e1 - ELD Grade 9 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 9

205e3 - ELD Grade 10 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 10

205e5 - ELD Grade 11 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 11

205e7 - ELD Grade 12 Fulfills the graduation requirement for English 12

Prerequisite: Language Assessment Survey (LAS) oral score of 4.9 or below; LAS minimum reading/writing score of 19

This course assists with acculturation to formal American schooling, including observation and understanding of the school environment. ELD curriculum is designed to dovetail with curriculum in other content areas. It articulates the developmental English language needs of ELL students and includes special instructional and assessment considerations that must be given those students as they strive to achieve content standards. The teacher will access the appropriate grade level language arts standards for each student and use these as the basis for individual or small group instruction, allowing the student to earn English Language Arts credit by meeting the standards for his or her grade level. In addition, this course is designed for the rapid mastery of the English language,

focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This course begins with extensive listening and speaking practice,

building on auditory and oral skills, and then moves to reading and writing. Basic structures of the English language are explained, and students progress from an adequate understanding of English words and verb tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various formal and informal styles.

21040 - Literacy Strategies I (English 9 Support)

Prerequisite: None

Grades 9

Graduation Requirement Met: Elective Credit

Literacy Strategies I supports the emergent adolescent reader. This course is designed to provide both individual and small group instruction in order to meet each student’s needs in reading components. Instruction is guided by ongoing assessments. The student practices the essential reading elements: fluency, vocabulary, word study, academic language, text structure, and comprehension. The student uses several strategies for increasing comprehension of diverse texts such as summarizing, questioning, predicting and previewing, using text structure, visualizing, and inferring. The student has a variety of opportunities to learn, practice, and internalize these reading behaviors and strategies. The reading process, reading application, and personal engagement with reading are major areas of focus. Literacy Strategies is developed to support student mastery of the grade-level language arts reading process and reading analysis standards. As the student progresses in skill development, he/she is assessed and moves to the appropriate instructional level course the following year.

24031 - Journalism

Grades 9-12

This course or journalism teacher approval prepares the student for Newspaper I and Yearbook I. The student has the opportunity to participate in scholastic journalism organizations, conferences, and competitions in Journalism; the student explores and practices the fundamentals of various print and electronic media including newspapers, magazines, and yearbooks. Areas of emphasis include:

interviewing and reporting techniques, gathering and researching sources of information, history, law and ethics, First Amendment rights and responsibilities, and media literacy. Special emphasis is placed on distinctive types of journalistic writing, style, and organization as compared to conventional English composition. The student writes, edits, and evaluates news, editorials, columns, features, sports, photo captions, advertising copy, and investigative reports with clear purpose, accuracy, and current technology used to create effective media. The student contributes work for consideration to school and community productions (newspaper, yearbook, magazine and / or radio/TV/ Digital) and produces individual and class projects for publication or broadcast.

24001 - Newspaper I

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Journalism

Grades 10-12

Note: Newspaper I requires the student to spend time outside of class to work on the newspaper production process, including taking photographs, selling advertising, and meeting individual and staff deadlines. The student is encouraged to participate in scholastic journalism conferences and competitions as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001), the student may earn an academic letter by meeting designated criteria.

In Newspaper I the student applies entry-level journalistic skills and participates in specialized areas depending on interests and staffing needs. The student gains experience with cooperative and group processes in areas of planning, decision-making, conflict

resolution, team building, business management, elements of design and photography, desktop publishing, time management,

and meeting deadlines with guidance, coaching, and mentoring from more advanced student editors and supervision from the teacher/advisor. The student generates authentic work by producing a series of newspapers for the school and community.

24002 - Newspaper II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Newspaper I

Grades 11-12

Note: Newspaper II requires the student to spend time outside of class to work on the newspaper production process, including taking photographs, selling advertising, and meeting individual and staff deadlines. The student is encouraged to participate in scholastic journalism conferences and competitions as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001), the student may earn an academic letter by meeting designated criteria.

In Newspaper II, the student enhances individual skills in all journalistic areas and also develops areas of expertise, specializing

in one or more areas of the newspaper production process. The student also refines skills with group processes, such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and time management with respect to individual and staff deadlines and mentors less experienced staff members. The Newspaper II student is encouraged to assume increased responsibility to develop skills that lead to editorial

positions with mentoring and coaching from more experienced staff members and with guidance from the teacher/advisor. The student generates authentic work by producing a series of newspapers for the school and community.

24003 - Newspaper III

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Newspaper II

Grade 12

Note: Newspaper III requires the student spend increased time outside of class to help lead the newspaper production process. The student is expected to actively participate in scholastic journalism conferences, competitions, and internships as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001), the student may earn an academic letter.

In Newspaper III the student refines and enhances previous journalistic skills and assumes increasingly more challenging and

demanding leadership and mentoring roles on the newspaper staff. As specified in the specific staff position description, the editor is responsible for long-range planning, reinforcing editorial policy, and operating the budget. The editor orchestrates the co-curricular aspect of the program in cooperation with other editors and the teacher/ advisor. Besides writing and editing copy, advertising, art and photography, the editor also coordinates desktop publishing according to printers’ specifications, within legal and ethical parameters,

and within deadlines. The student generates authentic work by producing a series of newspapers for the school and community.

24036 - Yearbook I

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Journalism

Grades 10-12

Note: Yearbook I requires the student to spend time outside of class to work on the yearbook production process, including taking photographs, selling advertising, and meeting individual and staff deadlines. The student is encouraged to participate in scholastic journalism conferences and competitions as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001), the student may earn an academic letter by meeting pre-established criteria.

In Yearbook I, the student applies entry-level journalistic skills s and participates in specialized areas depending on interests and staffing needs. The student gains experience with cooperative and group processes in areas of planning, decision-making, conflict resolution, team building, business management, elements of design and photography, desktop publishing, time management, and meeting deadlines with guidance, coaching, and mentoring from more advanced student editors and supervision from the teacher/advisor. The student generates authentic work by producing a yearbook for the school and community.

24037 - Yearbook II

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Yearbook I

Grades 11-12

Note: Yearbook II requires the student to spend time outside of class to work on the yearbook production process, editing copy and advertising, desktop publishing, and facilitating staff work within deadlines. The student is expected to participate in scholastic journalism conferences, competitions, and internships as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001),

the student may earn an academic letter by meeting pre-established criteria.

In Yearbook II, the student enhances individual skills in all journalistic areas and also develops areas of expertise, specializing in one or more areas of the yearbook production process. The student refines skills with group processes, such as decision- making, conflict resolution, and time management with respect to individual and staff deadlines and mentors less experienced staff members. The Yearbook II student is encouraged to assume increased responsibility and to develop skills that lead to editorial positions with mentoring and coaching from more experienced staff members and with guidance from the teacher/advisor. The student generates authentic work by producing a yearbook for the school and community.

24038 - Yearbook III

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Yearbook II

Grades 12

Note: Yearbook III requires the student to spend increased time outside of class to help lead the yearbook production process. The student is expected to actively participate in scholastic journalism conferences, competitions, and internships as approved by the teacher. Per Senate Bill 25 (March 2001), the student may earn an academic letter by meeting pre-established criteria.

In Yearbook III the student refines and enhances previous journalistic skills and assumes increasingly more challenging and demanding leadership and mentoring roles on the newspaper staff. As specified in the specific staff position description, the editor is responsible for long-range planning, reinforcing editorial policy, and operating the budget. The editor also orchestrates the co-curricular aspect of the program in cooperation with other editors and the teacher/advisor. Besides writing and editing copy, advertising, art, and photography, the editor also coordinates desktop publishing according to printers’ specifications, within legal and ethical parameters, and within deadlines. The student generates authentic work by producing a yearbook for the school and community.

24540 - Creative Writing I 1

Grades: 9 – 12

Year-long course; 1 credit

Special Requirements: Elective

In Creative Writing I, the student reads, analyzes, and discusses selected models of various American authors to gain a background for

extensive original thought and writing. The student will write in a variety of genres including short stories, one-act plays, poetry,

fiction, and non-fiction. As part of the creative process, the student identifies and concentrates on individual needs for vocabulary

development, spelling, sentence structure, and revision and prepares freelance work for submission to publishers and contests. The

student uses technology to support writing, research, and the procedures for submitting work for consideration to print online literary

magazines. The creative writing class assists in producing the school’s literary magazine. Students will be expected to share their work

in a writer's workshop setting. More than one half of the course work is devoted to composition.