English IV is a comprehensive and engaging course designed to deepen students understanding and appreciation of British literature while preparing them for college and career readiness. This curriculum explores a rich tapestry of texts from the medieval period to contemporary works, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and a lifelong love of literature. Through a variety of thematic units, students will examine the complexities of human experience, societal values, and cultural narratives. The core texts are Beowulf, "The Canterbury Tales," The Once and Future King, Hamlet, and White Teeth. There are also units designed for college and career readiness and goal-setting alongside project management. Through this dynamic and diverse curriculum, students will not only explore the rich heritage of British literature but also develop essential skills that will serve them well in future academic and professional endeavors. English IV is designed to deliver a year of both academic and personal discovery, challenge, and growth.
English IV - ICR
In order to have the teaching/learning process take place in the least restrictive environment, classified students may be placed in a small group setting (English C) or in a larger group setting (ICS / In-Class Support) in accordance with their IEPs or 504s. Differentiated instruction, provided by the teacher for the course, and based on the course curriculum, addresses the needs of individual students. Classified students may be assisted by either a special education teacher, general education teacher, paraprofessional, and/or teacher assistant, again in accordance with their IEPs or 504s. The special education teacher will ensure that accommodations and modifications prescribed in each student’s IEP or 504 are implemented.
A vast array of accommodations are made to more fully engage the Special Education student. Accommodations provide the basis for differentiated instruction/assessment that, in turn, allows the teaching/learning process to take place in the least restrictive environment. Each individual student’s IEP or 504 includes specific accommodations that must be provided to meet the child’s special needs. In some cases, accommodations needed by individual classified students can be used on a whole class basis to support all students in the class.
English IV - Resource
This small-group version of English IV provides targeted, explicit instruction and individualized support to help students access the ninth-grade English Language Arts curriculum and develop essential literacy skills. Students will engage with the same core texts, themes, and standards as English IV while receiving additional scaffolding in reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, organization, and communication. Instruction will incorporate differentiated materials, modeling, guided practice, repeated opportunities to apply skills, and accommodations aligned with students’ IEPs. The course emphasizes building confidence, independence, and academic skills while preparing students for success in future English courses.