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To graduate, students MUST have a minimum of four years of ELA (English Language Arts) courses. Traditionally....
FRESHMAN - ENG 1 (or Pre-AP)
SOPHOMORES - ENG 2 (or Pre-AP)
JUNIORS - ENG 3 or Dual Credit
SENIORS - ENG 4, Dual Credit, or other option
English 4: World Literature. This is a standard senior English course, designed to explore novels with a global approach. Students will read and analyze novels, short stories, poetry, and other genres of literature, connecting the texts with global issues. TSI is not required for this course. There is no AP option for ENG 4.
College Prep English. This course is designed for the fall for seniors who would like to attend Paris Junior College or go ahead and take ENG 1301 in the spring. Success in this course will grant the student a TSI waiver for the writing portion at PJC. This is a fall semester course will be followed with ENG 1301 through TAMUC dual credit program.
ENG 1301: College Reading and Writing. This dual credit course offered through TAMUC. It defines and redefines the idea of literacy through the narrative writing of various individuals. Students will be required to read multiple texts and write several essays in which they discuss their ideas about the subject matter. Pre-requisites: TSI.
ENG 1302: Written Argument and Research. This dual credit course if offered through TAMUC. In this class, students will learn about conducting ethical research as well as how literacy can be examined through an ethnography. This semester long project will be presented at a research forum. Pre-requisites: TSI and ENG 1301.
ENG 2326: Intro to Literature. This dual credit course is offered through TAMUC. Here, students will study critical theory for analyzing literature with a more in depth study of the types of theoretical lenses which can be used to look at a text. Students will be required to read multiple texts, write several essays, and complete group projects. Pre-requisites: ENG 1301 & 1302.
Academic Writing - honors weighted course designed for seniors who have taken all available dual credit English courses, but need more preparation in higher level collegiate writing. This course will cover MLA, APA, and other formats in writing which will specifically address the course path for the students in the class. Students will spend time working with academic writing of multiple genres included lab reports, research, humanities, analytical papers, journal reviews, etc.
English 3: American Literature. This course is designed for juniors. Students will read multiple genres of literature written by American authors and write about their analysis and connection to the texts. There is no AP option for English 3. Possible book studies include Friday Night Lights, Code Talkers, and a Street Car Named Desire.
Literature Foundations. This course is for greater reading comprehension and building vocabulary. It is designed without traditional literature, but rather includes texts such as news articles and online sources to engage students in other types of reading. This developmental course is geared to better prepare students for STAAR mastery.
English 2: This course is required for all Sophomores and is a STAAR tested subject. Students will read world literature and focus on persuasive writing. Possible book studies include It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime, Persepolis, and A Raisin in the Sun.
English II Pre-Ap: This is an honors course and is a STAAR tested subject. Students will analyze literature and practice writing strategies with a greater focus on project based learning and a more challenging writing curriculum. Possible book studies include It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime, A Raisin in the Sun, and a literature circles book study.
Creative Writing. This course is for any level of student. Students will explore mentor texts which are outside of the traditional genre. They will spend time writing their own creative texts with a recursive practice through peer review. This course not count towards required ELA credits, but rather counts as an elective credit.
English 1: Language Arts. Required for all freshman. The curriculum with focus on reading, analysis, and writing. STAAR tested subject. Possible book studies include Tuck Everlasting, To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet.
English 1 Pre-Ap. Honors weighted option for freshman. STAAR tested subject. Possible book studies include Anthem, To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet. Students will study basic literature and writing strategies with a greater focus on project based learning and a more challenging writing curriculum.
ESL. English as a Second Language. This course is designed for EL students for extra support in acquisition of the English language. This does not count towards ELA required credits, but is very helpful in assisting students with their other classwork as well as building stronger skills in grammar, mechanics, and higher tiered vocabulary.
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