English

Required to Graduate:
4 standard credits and 2 verified credits
SOLs: End-of-Course Writing (English 10, 1 verified credit) & End-of-Course Reading (English 11, 1 verified credit)

Per School Board Policy IIA and Virginia Code 22.1-16.8, the Board ensures parental notification of any instructional material that includes sexually explicit content. This course may have sexually explicit content in reading selections chosen by specific teachers. Parents will be notified via ParentSquare 30 days in advance of the reading and will have the option to choose a different text. For more information, please contact Jennifer Butler (jbutler1@hampton.k12.va.us).

Level 2 = Average, .0 wt

Level 3 = Honors, .5 wt

Level 4 and AP (Advanced Placement) = 1.0 wt 

ENGLISH 9  (1130)
Levels: 2, 3-Honors
•  Create multimodal presentations independently and in a small group
•  Collaborate effectively and reflect on participation in group work
•  Analyze the impact of media messages
•  Expand vocabulary by applying knowledge of word parts and using context
•  Read and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts including poetry and drama
•  Apply the writing process to a variety of forms: expository, persuasive, reflective, and analytic
•  Apply rules for Standard English
•  Use language structures to develop voice and style in writing
•  Create a research product that uses credible resources
•  Use documentation methods correctly

ENGLISH 10  (1140)
Levels: 2, 3-Honors
•  Work effectively in small teams and individually to make and evaluate multimodal presentations
•  Analyze and create media messages
•  Expand vocabulary by applying knowledge of word parts and using context
•  Read and analyze literature that reflects different cultures and eras
•  Read and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts
•  Apply the writing process to a variety of forms: persuasive, reflective, interpretive, and analytic (focus on persuasion and analysis)
•  Self-and peer-edit for Standard English
•  Create a research product that uses a standard method of documentation

ENGLISH 11  (1150)
Levels: 2, 3-Honors
• Create informative and persuasive multimodal presentations
• Analyze and create media messages
• Expand vocabulary by applying knowledge of word parts and using context
• Read and analyze American literature
• Explain how American literature reflects history and culture
• Read and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts (including employment documents and technical writing)
• Apply the writing process to a variety of forms: persuasive/argumentative, reflective, interpretive, and analytic (focus on persuasion/argumentation)
• Use rhetorical appeals and evidence to create strong arguments in writing
• Self- and peer-edit for Standard English
• Create a research product that uses a standard method of documentation

ENGLISH 12  (1160)
Levels: 2, 3-Honors
• Produce persuasive/argumentative multimodal presentations
• Evaluate media sources
• Expand vocabulary by applying knowledge of word parts and using context
• Read and analyze British literature and literature of other cultures
• Read and evaluate a variety of nonfiction texts
• Apply the writing process to a variety of forms: persuasive/argumentative, reflective, interpretive, and analytic (focus on persuasion/argumentation)
• Self- and peer-edit for Standard English
• Create a documented research product

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 11 (1196)

• Development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing
• Rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts
• Analysis of decisions writers make as they compose and revise
• Evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support arguments in written products
• Analyze rhetorical elements and their effects on texts

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION 12 (1195)
•  Read, analyze, and write about imaginative literature from various periods
•  Critical analysis to deepen understanding of the ways writers use language
•  Expository, analytical, and argumentative writing

ENGLISH GLOBAL ELECTIVES   
Elective courses vary by school.  Check with your School Counseling Department for availability.

JOURNALISM & YEARBOOK I, II, III, IV  (1200, 1210, 1211, 1212)  

Level 2

• Focus on writing skills and print media in the 20th century

• Write news stories, features, sport stories, and editorials for publication of the school newspaper

• Develop skills in newspaper style, news, features, sports, editorials, captions, and editing/proof symbols

• Develop production/graphics skills in design, advertising, circulation photo cropping and sizing, and design elements

• Explore legal restraints on free speech that affects publications

• Develop a newspaper vocabulary

CREATIVE WRITING  (1171)

Level 2

• Compose various kinds of poetry and prose

• Develop written expression of feelings and ideas

ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING (1171)

Level 2

Prerequisite: Creative Writing or Teacher Recommendation

• Build on skills students have learned in Creative Writing

• Produce school literary magazine

CREATIVE WRITING III  (1171)

Level 2

Prerequisite: Advanced Creative Writing

• Compose various forms of poetry and prose

• Develop longer pieces of literature

• Edit the literary magazine

ACTING  (1410)

Level 2

• One semester class (1/2 credit)

• Performance class

• The use of voice and body in stage projection

TECHNICAL DRAMA  (1435)

Level 2

• One semester class (1/2 credit)

• Non performance class

• Gain an introduction to basics of set construction and design, lighting and costume makeup

• Apply practical experience to supplement classroom theory

ACTING II/DIRECTING  (1440)

Level 2

Prerequisite:  Acting I and Technical Drama

•  Act in and direct several one-act plays

ACTING III/DRAMATIC LITERATURE & HISTORY  (1430)

Level 2

Prerequisites:  Acting II/Directing

• Expand knowledge of Theater Arts through expression and performance

• Investigate dramatic literature, theatrical styles, and historical periods

• Study and respond to a variety of theatre experiences that will refine their communicative, collaborative, analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills

• Refine teamwork and leadership skills through production performances

ACT/SAT CRITICAL READING PREP  (1515)

(½ credit, one semester)

Level 2

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and a college-bound course of study

• One semester course:  half math/half verbal & writing

• Use ACT/SAT Software & ACT/SAT Practice Tests

• Option to take course as PASS/FAIL or letter grade

LITERACY ACCELERATION (1515, 1516, 1517, 1518)

Level 2

• Reading intervention (Read 180 and Language Live) 

• Focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies

• Includes whole and small group instruction, computer-based practice and independent reading

* FYI:  Required summer reading for grades 9-12 will be available on the HCS website under the Language Arts Department