English III
103014 ENGLISH III
Prerequisite: English II, Credit: 1
In this course, students will explore different types of literature from the United States starting before colonization with Native American literature and ending in mid 20th century. The course study is chronological and aligns with the traditional American History course taken by most high school juniors. In addition, course study includes various grammar units, composition skills including paragraph development and multi-paragraph composition, basic research skills, oral presentation, use and evaluation of print and non-print media, and literature units.
103030 AP English Language and Composition - ENGLISH III
Prerequisite: English II preferred Honors English II, Credit: 1
This college-level course is designed for the able student who has mastered the basic language skills, who is capable of reading and interpreting complex material, who engages easily in higher-level thinking skills, who write effectively, and who accepts intellectual challenges readily. AP English Language and Composition includes a chronological survey of major American literary periods. Because of the rigorous nature of the course, students must read, discuss, and analyze college-level material in addition to high school English texts. At the end of the course, students should have developed a proprietary interest in the American literary heritage, in the mosaic of our culture, and certain themes that pervade it. Other topics include the use and evaluation of print and non-print media, oral presentation, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP), research, and documentation. It is highly recommended that students take Honors English II as a prerequisite for this course.
Students who obtain a qualifying score on the AP exam may receive college/university credit, advanced placement, or both.
Students who take this course are eligible for a 15-point “bump” in their GPA.
Students who take AP English Language and Composition are strongly encouraged to take the AP United States History class, as they complement each other and help students understand the content on a deeper level.
103035 GT AP English Language and Composition - ENGLISH III
Prerequisite: English II preferred Honors English II and GT identification, Credit: 1
This college-level course is designed for the identified gifted and talented student who has mastered the basic language skills, who is capable of reading and interpreting complex material, who engages easily in higher-level thinking skills, who write effectively, and who accepts intellectual challenges readily. AP English Language and Composition includes a chronological survey of major American literary periods. Because of the rigorous nature of the course, students must read, discuss, and analyze college-level material in addition to high school English texts. At the end of the course, students should have developed a proprietary interest in the American literary heritage, in the mosaic of our culture, and certain themes that pervade it. Other topics include the use and evaluation of print and non-print media, oral presentation, standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, AP), research, and documentation. It is highly recommended that students take Honors English II as a prerequisite for this course.
Students who obtain a qualifying score on the AP exam may receive college/university credit, advanced placement, or both.
Students who take this course are eligible for a 15-point “bump” in their GPA.
Students who take AP English Language and Composition are strongly encouraged to take the AP United States History class, as they complement each other and help students understand the content on a deeper level.
103740 ACC English III Dual Credit
Prerequisite: English II preferred Honors English II & TSI Exemption, Credit: 1
This course is the equivalent of the Austin Community College courses of ENGL 1301 and 1302. Students will earn both college and high school credit at the same time. The course is taught by a member of the Austin Community College faculty with a concentration on the composition and research process. It involves the analysis of language with the goal of persuasion within the written format.
Students may or may not qualify, but each ACC course offers several different opportunities to qualify for credit. Students who are enrolled in the college course are awarded a grade by an ACC professor who comes to campus to teach this course.
ACC is not required to follow the DSISD grading policy, meaning students may not be able to relearn material or retake assessments.
103741 UT On-Ramps English III: Rhetoric & Composition
Prerequisite: English II, Credit: 1
Designed by UT Austin faculty, OnRamps provides high school students the chance to experience innovative, college-level courses. They can earn both high school and college credit. High school teachers facilitate the course and help prepare work submitted to the University of Texas. Students receive college credit from UT Austin and also have the opportunity to drop the class without the grade affecting a college GPA if the grade is not what the student desires. Students receive 6 hours of college credit after this course. With an emphasis on writing and reading, OnRamps Rhetoric & Composition is an intellectually stimulating course that focuses on a different controversial topic every fall and gender, race, and ethnicity in the spring. Students are expected to analyze a variety of persuasive arguments within these topics. Students who are enrolled in the college course and complete it successfully will receive a UT Austin transcript, should they choose.
UT is not required to follow the DSISD grading policy, meaning students are not able to relearn material or retake assessments. Classwork is graded by UT graders and is not eligible for reassessment.
Students who take this course are eligible for a 10-point “bump” in their GPA.