Full year - 5 credits
This course is designed to provide students an integrated study of literature, composition, grammar and usage, and vocabulary. Development and improvement of students’ skills in literal and inferential reading composition, written and oral communication, and abstract and critical thinking are major goals of Grade 9 English.
English 9 (College II) - Course #102
English 9 (College I) - Course #101
English 9 (Honors) - Course #100
(Summer) Honors students must complete a teacher-selected outside reading novel in preparation for an assessment scheduled for the first week of classes. This assessment includes an in-class writing component.
Full year - 5 credits
In this course students will read literary works of major writers from around the world from 1800 to the present and explore characteristics of the various literary periods. This course will integrate grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary development, and oral communication. Additionally, students will analyze, criticize, and respond to their reading through a broad range of writing experiences.
World Literature (College II) - Course #143
World Literature (College I) - Course #142
World Literature (Honors) - Course #141
(Summer) Honors students must complete a teacher-selected outside reading novel in preparation for an assessment scheduled for the first week of class. This assessment includes an in-class writing component.
Students enrolled in Honors World Literature are strongly encouraged to enroll in (H) Honors Writing Seminar.
Full year - 5 credits
This course is designed for juniors to strengthen their appreciation and interpretation of literature, writing ability, understanding of grammar, oral expression, vocabulary development and research skills. This course provides students with a comprehensive study of outstanding works of American literature in a variety of genres. Students also review and apply the basic principles of expository writing, grammar, and usage to their own compositions. Furthermore, the techniques and skills of clear, logical, and effective analytical writing and thinking are stressed.
American Literature (College II) - Course #135
American Literature (College I) - Course #134
American Literature (Honors) - Course #133
(Summer) Honors Students must complete a teacher-selected outside reading novel in preparation for an assessment scheduled for the first week of classes. This assessment includes an in-class writing component.
Students enrolled in Honors American Literature are strongly encouraged to enroll in (H) Honors Writing Seminar.
Course #154
Full Year - 5 credits
This Advanced Placement Language and Composition course focuses on critical reading, writing, thinking and discussion skills using primarily non-fiction with an appropriate percentage of fiction whose aim is social or cultural change. Students choosing this AP Language and Composition course should be interested in understanding more about the process and creation of well-reasoned, evidenced-centered rhetorical (argument) or persuasive essays, a key skill for college writing. Readings of recognized worth include political and social essays, nonfiction, and some fiction. Writing is an integral part of this course, and assignments are, in large part, essay-based. As part of fulfilling course expectations in AP Language and Composition, students will take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition examination in May.
Prerequisite:
Approval of current English teacher and Content Specialist
B+ or better in Honors World Literature or teacher recommendation
Strong reading, writing and communication skills
(Summer) AP Work: AP English Language and Composition students will complete a summer reading assignment that includes a number of related non-fiction works. AP Language and Composition students will complete an analytical paper that incorporates assigned readings as sources/references.
Full year - 5 credits
This course is designed as a chronological survey of English literature from Beowulf to the present. Students will become familiar with major British writers and genres. Regular reading and frequent analytical writing assignments are required.
English Literature (College II) - Course #150
English Literature (College I) - Course #151
English Literature (Honors) - Course #152
(Summer) Honors Work: Honors students must complete two teacher-selected outside reading novels and paper assignment. The paper is due the first full day of classes.
Course #153
Full Year - 5 credits
This Advanced Placement course in English Literature and Composition engages students in careful reading and critical analysis of literature originally written in English from the sixteenth century to the present. Through close reading of selected texts, students should deepen their understanding of structure, style, theme, figurative language, symbolism, and tone. Writing is an integral part of the course, and assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. As part of fulfilling course expectations in AP Literature and Composition, students will take the AP Exam in May.
Prerequisite:
Approval of current English teacher and department chair
B or better in Honors American Literature
Strong reading, writing and communication skills.
(Summer) AP Literature Work: AP English Literature and Composition students must read two works of literature and complete required written assignments for first full day of classes and prepare for an additional in-class essay on the second piece of literature.