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 III

Prerequisite: English II prefered PAP 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 Language and Composition includes a chronological survey of major American literary periods. Because of the rigorous nature of the course, it is imperative that students 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 have taken Pre-AP English II as a prerequisite for this course. Students may be required to complete a summer reading assignment and/or project before the opening of school in the fall.

103035 GT AP ENGLISH III

Prerequisite: English II preferred PAP 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 Language and Composition includes a chronological survey of major American literary periods. Because of the rigorous nature of the course, it is imperative that students 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 have taken Pre-AP English II as a prerequisite for this course. Students may be required to complete a summer reading assignment and/or project before the opening of school in the fall.

103740 ACC English III Dual Credit

Prerequisite: English II prefered PAP 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.

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 at the completion of this course. With an emphasis on writing and reading, OnRamps Rhetoric is an intellectually stimulating course and 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. Please contact katherine.eyberg@dsisdtx.us if you have any questions or concerns about the course.