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The English Language Arts curriculum is a standards and competency-based program aligned to Common Core State Standards and StudySync by McGraw Hill. Courses are intended to help students develop skills in reading, writing, and oral communication. The major areas of concentration throughout four years of study include literary analysis, composition, research, and grammar. Each student is placed in an English class based on his/her previous work and a teacher recommendation. In addition, the English department offers various semester electives that all students, but especially those interested in possibly pursuing language or performing arts after high school, are encouraged to explore.
CHS ENGLISH COURSES
190H ENGLISH 9 H (Pre-AP®) Term: FY Grade: 9 1 Credit English
Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of exemplary performance in all aspects of the eighth grade ELA curriculum.
Honors curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course is designed for those students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in language arts in their previous ELA class, have tested at/above grade level on the DRP/STAR for reading, and who have been recommended by their English teacher. The course reading list includes both classic and contemporary texts. Throughout the year, students will be challenged to advance sophisticated individual responses to literature as well as to generate writing assignments focused on literary analysis and research. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres and oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, this curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs) in preparation for enrollment in an AP® course in grade(s) 11 &/or 12.
191 ENGLISH 9 CP Term: FY Grade: 9 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both exemplary and proficient performance in varied aspects of the eighth grade ELA curriculum
This College Preparatory curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary texts. In this class, students are expected to expand on an already solid set of skills in language arts. Students are also expected to demonstrate strong reading comprehension skills, to form individual interpretations of texts, and to make connections to other texts and events. Oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing expectations and methods are important components. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
192 ENGLISH 9 CP/S Term: FY Grade: 9 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both emerging and beginning performance in all aspects of the eighth grade ELA curriculum.
College Preparatory with Supports curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary works. This course is designated for students who have been scheduled for either literacy or reading comprehension classes. The content will support the development of literacy/reading strategies as well as skills in grammar and writing. Grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing requirements and expectations are important components of the course. Students will generate writing assignments in response to reading materials. The course is scaffolded and will incorporate additional supports to allow students multiple opportunities to meet standards in English. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
100H ENGLISH 10 H (Pre-AP®) Term: FY Grade: 10 1 Credit English
Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of exemplary performance in all aspects of the ninth grade ELA curriculum.
Honors curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course is designed for those students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in language arts in their previous ELA class, have tested at/above grade level on the DRP/STAR for reading, and who have been recommended by their English teacher. The course reading list includes both classic and contemporary texts. Throughout the year, students will be challenged to advance sophisticated individual responses to literature as well as to generate writing assignments focused on literary analysis and research. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres and oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, this curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs) in preparation for enrollment in an AP® course in grade(s) 11 &/or 12.
101 ENGLISH 10 CP Term: FY Grade: 10 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both exemplary and proficient performance in varied aspects of the ninth grade ELA curriculum
This College Preparatory curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship.This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary texts. In this class, students are expected to expand on an already solid set of skills in language arts. Students are also expected to demonstrate strong reading comprehension skills, to form individual interpretations of texts, and to make connections to other texts and events. Oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing expectations and methods are important components. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
102 ENGLISH 10 CP/ S Term: FY Grade: 10 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both emerging and beginning performance in all aspects of the ninth grade ELA curriculum.
College Prep Supported curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary works. This course is designated for students who have been scheduled for either literacy or reading comprehension classes. The content will support the development of literacy/reading strategies as well as skills in grammar and writing. Grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing requirements and expectations are important components of the course. Students will generate writing assignments in response to reading materials. The course is scaffolded and additional supports will be incorporated to allow students multiple opportunities to meet standards in English. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
110AP® ENGLISH 11 AP® Term: FY Grade: 11 1 Credit English
Recommended Prerequisite: Minimum of a B average in English 10 Honors and teacher recommendation.
Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are offered in cooperation with the College Board. AP® courses are college-level courses for which students may receive college credit from some institutions upon successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination. AP® courses are designed as first year college courses and follow an established curriculum approved by the College Board. The AP® Language course addresses a broad range of content, at a deep level, and at a faster pace than required by Rhode Island high school curriculum standards. Students taking an AP® course should expect to spend significant time on independent reading, projects, and papers. Demonstrable skills that support successful participation in the AP® Language course include the ability to:
Read independently and readily recall essential knowledge
Organize and synthesize large amounts of material
Write organized, sophisticated essays
Orally communicate consistently and clearly in both formal and informal presentations
110H ENGLISH 11 H (Pre-AP®) Term: FY Grade: 11 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of exemplary performance in all aspects of the tenth grade ELA curriculum.
Honors curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course is designed for those students who have demonstrated exceptional skills in language arts in their previous ELA class, have tested at/above grade level on the DRP/STAR for reading, and who have been recommended by their English teacher. The course reading list includes both classic and contemporary texts. Throughout the year, students will be challenged to advance sophisticated individual responses to literature as well as to generate writing assignments focused on literary analysis and research. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres and oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, this curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the general CP course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs) in preparation for enrollment in an AP® course in grade 12.
111 ENGLISH 11 CP Term: FY Grade: 11 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both exemplary and proficient performance in varied aspects of the tenth grade ELA curriculum
This College Preparatory curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary texts. In this class, students are expected to expand on an already solid set of skills in language arts. Students are also expected to demonstrate strong reading comprehension skills, to form individual interpretations of texts, and to make connections to other texts and events. Oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing expectations and methods are important components. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
112 ENGLISH 11 CP/ S Term: FY Grade: 11 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both emerging and beginning performance in all aspects of the ninth grade ELA curriculum.
College Preparatory with extra supports curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary works. This course is designated for students who have been scheduled for either literacy or reading comprehension classes. The content will support the development of literacy/reading strategies as well as skills in grammar and writing. Grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing requirements and expectations are important components of the course. Students will generate writing assignments in response to reading materials. The course is scaffolded and additional supports will be incorporated to allow students multiple opportunities to meet standards in English. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
120AP® ENGLISH 12 AP® Term: FY Grade: 12 1 Credit English
EEP English 118 Studies in Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: Minimum of a B average in English 11 Honors and teacher recommendation.
Note: Students who wish to do so may take the course for four college credits offered through Rhode Island College’s Early Enrollment program.
Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are offered in cooperation with the College Board. AP® courses are college-level courses for which students may receive college credit from some institutions upon successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination. AP® courses are designed as first year college courses and follow an established curriculum approved by the College Board. The AP® Literature course addresses a broad range of content, at a deep level, and at a faster pace than required by Rhode Island high school curriculum standards. Students taking an AP® course should expect to spend significant time on independent reading, projects, and papers. Demonstrable skills that support successful participation in the AP® Literature course include the ability to:
Read independently and readily recall essential knowledge
Organize and synthesize large amounts of material
Write organized, sophisticated essays
Orally communicate consistently and clearly in both formal and informal presentations
120H ENGLISH 12 H Term: FY Grade: 12 1 Credit English
EEP English 118 Studies in Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both exemplary and proficient performance in varied aspects of the eleventh grade ELA curriculum
Note: Students who wish to do so may take the course for four college credits offered through Rhode Island College’s Early Enrollment program.
This College Preparatory curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship.This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary texts. The course is designed as a first year college course as it addresses a broad range of content, at a deep level, and at a faster pace than required by Rhode Island high school curriculum standards. Students taking the honors course should expect to spend significant time on independent reading, projects, and papers as they demonstrate and develop strong reading comprehension skills, form individual interpretations of texts, and make connections to other texts and events. Oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing expectations and methods are important components. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
121 ENGLISH 12 CP Term: FY Grade: 12 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both exemplary and proficient performance in varied aspects of the eleventh grade ELA curriculum
This College Preparatory curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship.This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary texts. In this class, students are expected to expand on an already solid set of skills in language arts. Students are also expected to demonstrate strong reading comprehension skills, to form individual interpretations of texts, and to make connections to other texts and events. Oral participation and presentations are crucial to success in the course. Additionally, grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing expectations and methods are important components. This class requires students to write extensively in a variety of forms and genres. This curriculum requires extensive independent and supplementary work outside the classroom, is taught at an accelerated pace, and the depth and breadth of subject content will be explored more comprehensively than in the CP Extra Support course. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
122 ENGLISH 12 CP/S Term: FY Grade: 12 1 Credit English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on student’s demonstration of both emerging and beginning performance in all aspects of the eleventh grade ELA curriculum.
College Preparatory with extra Supports curriculum provides preparation for post-secondary education. This curriculum is designed to enable students to achieve the school’s graduation expectations in the areas of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. This course features a survey of some great literary fiction and nonfiction works, including both classic and contemporary works. This course is designated for students who have been scheduled for either literacy or reading comprehension classes. The content will support the development of literacy/reading strategies as well as skills in grammar and writing. Grammatical exercises and direct instruction on high school writing requirements and expectations are important components of the course. Students will generate writing assignments in response to reading materials. The course is scaffolded and additional supports will be incorporated to allow students multiple opportunities to meet standards in English. Achievement will be measured using a variety of traditional, authentic, and performance-based comprehensive course assessments (ALTs).
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
131S DRAMATICS: INTRODUCTION Term: S Grades: 9 - 12 . 5 Credit F/P Art
Introduction to Dramatics is a semester long, hands-on course designed to introduce students to the basic skills of the theater. In-class presentations include vocal and physical exercises, oral interpretations, monologues, theatre games, storytelling, improvisation, and mime with the majority of the class focusing on students working together on teamwork and creativity. Students will improve their ability to work with a variety of people and increase self-confidence while learning to express themselves more effectively.
132S DRAMATICS: ADVANCED Term: S Grades: 10 -12 . 5 Credit F/P Art
Prerequisite: Introduction to Dramatics or permission of instructor.
Advanced Dramatics is a semester-long class in which students study auditioning, acting, directing, script analysis, criticism, and the history of theater. Students are encouraged to solve problems creatively while learning how to communicate effectively, collaborate, and cooperate as a group. Students read, improve, analyze and perform plays, scenes, and monologues. Each student will be an active part in a theatrical project. Attendance at an outside production is required. Course may be repeated for credit.
134S JOURNALISM 1 Term: S Grades: 10 – 12 .5 Credit Elective
This semester course is designed to take students step-by-step through the basic principles of writing for a school newspaper, editing copy, and assembling material. Students will examine school and professional newspapers for both format and techniques. They will produce school newspapers, briefly study the history of journalism, and learn some of the language of editors, reporters, and printers. Participation in class activities is required of all journalism students.
135S JOURNALISM 2 Term: S Grades: 10 – 12 .5 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: Journalism 1.
In this semester course, advanced journalism students will explore outlets for school news and their views, including school publicity, preparing school pages for local professional newspapers, and writing news and feature stories for radio and television. The course will also cover illustrative material and advertising copy, as well as gathering, writing, disseminating, and distributing news and views of the student body.
141S PUBLIC SPEAKING Term: S Grades: 10 – 12 .5 Credit Elective
This semester course is aimed to provide students the skills to succeed in public speaking. Daily emphasis is placed on technique, style, and practice in ALL types of oral presentations from classroom reports to job interviews, from debates to television/radio communications.
142S CREATIVE WRITING 1 Term: S Grades: 11 – 12 .5 Credit Elective
In this semester course students explore and develop their writing skills as they examine the work of professional writers. Designed to teach students to approach their writing utilizing the same strategies as a professional writer, the students are encouraged to develop a “writer’s attitude” while crafting their skills for writing poems, short stories, and one act plays.
143S CREATIVE WRITING 2 Term: S Grades: 11 – 12 .5 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
In this semester course students will continue developing their writing skills and will be encouraged to approach their writing utilizing the same strategies as a professional writer. Students will work to create a literary magazine of published works by Coventry High School writers.
144S LITERATURE & FILM 1 Term: S Grades: 10 - 12 .5 Credit Elective
This semester course takes students step by step through the basic strategies and skills needed to analyze films and better achieve “visual literacy”. Students study a brief history of film, learn about various components, styles and genres, and explore career opportunities in visual media outlets. Throughout the course, comparisons between literary and film elements will be explored to improve literacy and develop analytical viewing skills.
146S YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE SEMINAR Term: S Grades: 10 - 12 . 5 Credit Elective
Recommended prerequisite: The student must earn a 75 or higher in their previous English class.
This course is designed for those students who love to read and analyze contemporary young adult literature. The class will require students to read and write extensively, as they develop and strengthen analytical skills via written responses and discussions. It is expected that students will not only participate in, but also lead, class discussions on our shared readings. Students enrolled in this class will collaborate to create the reading list for the semester, as well as nominate texts for the school-wide summer reading selection.
150S COLLEGE WRITING TO INFORM AND EXPLAIN Term: S Grade: 12 .5 Credit Elective
This course will follow the requirements as outlined by a syllabus provided by the University of Rhode Island. If a student so chooses, s/he will earn three URI college credits for this semester course.* The class emphasizes writing and concentrates on strategies for various types of expository writing for different audiences and situations. Genres may include reports, proposals, letters, reviews, websites, and academic essays. Additionally, oral participation and sharing writing samples are important components of the course.
*Note: Students wishing to enroll for three college credits may need to pay a fee to the University of Rhode Island.
151S CELEBRATING CLASSICS IN LITERATURE Term: S Grades 10-12 .5 Credit Elective
This course offers students a great opportunity to “ramp up” their knowledge of literary classics in a semester-long course. Anyone who enjoys reading and/or is on track to take the AP Literature test as seniors is a great fit for the elective. Students will be exposed to additional literary works not otherwise offered in their regular ELA courses throughout their high school career.
153 FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION: EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY Term: FY
Grades: 11-12 1 Credit Elective
This course explores educational practices in America and is perfect for anyone considering the teaching profession. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of being a teacher. The course will teach innovative and effective methods to deliver high quality, student centered instruction. Students will conduct classroom observations at various site locations and must maintain a course portfolio. Students may receive 3 college credits through Rhode Island College for successful completion of this course This course is a requirement of the Education Studies CTE program.
154S FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 2: TERM: S GRADE: 12 .5 Credit Elective
COMMUNICATION FOR 21ST CENTURY EDUCATORS
This course builds on the concepts and skills in Foundations of Education 1 and will support Education Studies 4
students as they complete the practicum component of their program. Students will develop communication and
organization skills in preparation for a career in education. This course will extend the work of FNED1 in its focus on
practical strategies for instructional methods to support learners with diverse communication needs and
styles. This class will be open to seniors who took Foundations of Education 1 based on seat capacity
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