ENGLISH

English 9 (Lit/Grammer)

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 9
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Teacher placement
College in the Classroom: No

This course focuses on basic reading and writing skills, as well as literary elements, which are practiced through non-fiction writing, short stories, poetry, and the reading of various novels during the first semester. The second semester will expand on these skills.

English 10 (Lit/Composition)

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 10
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Eng 9 Literature Grammar
College in the classroom: No

This class is designed to improve your ability to analyze and interpret what you read and to communicate effectively through writing. You will participate in units that involve reading and responding to a range of texts and using the writing process to construct essays for various purposes. Completing this class will provide you with background knowledge to help you succeed in higher level English classes and in life beyond high school.

Journalism

*Will be offered 27/28 School Year*

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Eng 9 Literature & Grammar, Eng 10  Literature & Composition
College in the Classroom: No

This is a yearlong class. Students study all aspects of journalism with an emphasis on how to write in a journalistic style. Students write news stories, sports stories, features and editorials. Opportunities exist to pursue interests in advertising, photography, graphics and layout. As in professional journalism, responsibility for completing assignments and meeting deadlines is essential. Some after school work and selling of advertisements are required.

Literature

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Eng 9 Literature & Grammar, Eng 10  Literature & Composition
College in the Classroom: EWU Eng 170

In this class, you will read literature from around the world, while building reading, writing, analysis, and critical thinking skills. We’ll attempt to gain historical and cultural awareness and examine world literature through differing perspectives.  The material that you will be asked to read and analyze will sometimes be challenging.  You will be expected to come to class prepared by completing all assignments and be ready and willing to challenge yourself and others with interesting discussion points.  The second semester will mainly correspond to the English 170 class at EWU, and you will have the chance to earn college credit for your work.

Sports literature

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Eng 9 Literature & Grammar, Eng 10  Literature & Composition
College in the Classroom: No

Students will develop an understanding of the impact of sports, as well as how the themes and parallels can be found throughout life and analyze and examine the impact of sports through literature, film, and other mediums. Students will explore various genres of literature and connect stories of the past with their effect on people, while examining the effects of sports on relationships at various points in growth during life, including youth, teens, and adults. Students will become stronger readers, writers, speakers, thinkers and planners in preparation for life after high school, while analyzing the purpose of sports and determining its function in society through the evaluation of non-fiction, media, and personal observation.

Exposition

Length: Year
CADR: Yes
Satisfies: 1.0 English
Open To: 11, 12
Repeatable: No
Prerequisite: Eng 9 Literature & Grammar, Eng 10  Literature & Composition
College in the Classroom: EWU Eng 101

In this class, you will read American literature and a variety of nonfiction pieces, while building comprehension, writing, analysis, and critical thinking skills. You will also use the writing process to compose and revise several written pieces, including a research paper. The second semester of Exposition will mainly correspond to the English 101 class at EWU, and you will have the opportunity to earn college credit for your work.