12th Grade English

ENGLISH 12

01004G1000

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisite: English 11

In Grade 12, students focus on the literature of the British Isles, which provides both a linguistic and cultural starting point that more fully contextualizes the eventual forming of the United States and informs a sophisticated understanding of the connections between American and British literature contrasted with the unique character of each. British literature in the twelfth grade should read, analyze, and evaluate a play by William Shakespeare, including an examination of its contributions to the English language and his influences on other works of literature. Students learn and practice active listening, read a variety of workplace and literary texts, learn and practice essential digital skills, utilize a process to create and modify written work, implement conventions of language and usage, and utilize context to decipher word meanings all through reading, listening, writing, and speaking. 

This is a course that is offered virtually in addition to an in-person class. Students must complete the permission form and turn it in to their counselor. Teachers will communicate expectations regarding classwork and testing in the course syllabus. 

ENGLISH 12, AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (+1.00 GRADE WEIGHT) 

01006E1000

Grade Level: 12 Course Video

Recommendations:

1.  A score of 25 or higher on the self-assessment rubric

2. Students should be able to read and comprehend college-level texts and apply the conventions of Standard Written English in their writing.

3. Students who desire the challenge of pursuing college course work at the high school level

The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. Advanced Placement courses are rigorous, college-level courses. Students are required to take the end-of-course exam in May. See the Hoover City Schools fee schedule for exam fees.

ENGLISH 12, IB (+1.00 GRADE WEIGHT) 

01007E10HL

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisite: IB English 11; See criteria under IB Program including IB Program Fees

Corequisite: One or more additional IB courses

Recommendation: A score of 25 or higher on self-assessment rubric

This course is the second part of a two-year curriculum that prepares students for IB higher-level assessments. In the fall semester students continue to read challenging and diverse literature and focus on the connections between ourselves, the text, and the larger world. The fall semester culminates in an Oral Examination in which students relate two texts to a global issue of their choice. This assessment helps students practice crucial life skills as presentations and face-to-face communication are a critical part of most professions. Students end the course with specific preparation for the official IB examinations. These written exams push students to analyze unfamiliar texts, giving them the skills and confidence needed for excelling in a college classroom, and passing marks on the exams can earn students college credit.

ENG 101 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (+0.50 GRADE WEIGHT)- DUAL ENROLLMENT

01999C1001

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: 

1. English 9 and English 10

2. Placement is based on 18+on the English section of ACT or the equivalent ACCUPLACER score.

This is a semester course.

English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least four (4) extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage. This course satisfies the requirements  for 11th or 12th grade English.

ENG 102 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (+0.50 GRADE WEIGHT)- DUAL ENROLLMENT 

01999C1002

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in ENG 101 or the equivalent. 

This is a semester course.

English Composition II provides instruction and practice in the writing of four (4) formal analytical essays, at least one of which is a research project using outside sources and/or references effectively and legally. Additionally, English Composition II provides instruction in the development of analytical and critical reading skills, specifically through fictional texts (novels, short stories, poetry, and drama). Students will be expected to read these texts in their entirety outside of the classroom. This course satisfies the requirements  for 12th grade English.