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The goal of this curriculum is to prepare learners to meet and exceed identified state standards and skills. In addition, the aim is to provide continuity of instruction between schools and grades, while allowing site-based decision making at each school. As such, the emphasis is on competencies at each grade level. Although different courses are available to learners at various schools in the district, depending on learner and staffing needs, all learners receive comparable instruction on these competencies. Reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking occurs at all levels and in all classes, including elective courses.
Although site-based decisions are imperative to best meet the needs of learners, we realize that continuity between schools benefits both learners and teachers. As such, minimum expectations for assignments and assessments are identified, as well as a common list of literature. Literature is assigned to each grade level, after considering criteria such as literary quality, reading level, subject maturity, learner interest, relation to other curricula, thematic connections, and suitability for teaching the state standards. These titles have been through the FNSBSD approval process.
9th and 10th Grades
9th and 10th Grades
The curriculum is based upon yearlong courses integrating reading, writing, speaking, listening, media literacy, research, and technology competencies. Learners read a variety of texts of various genres, as selected from the approved lists by each school and/or learner.
11th and 12th Grades
11th and 12th Grades
The learner must complete two literature courses, one of which is an American Literature course.
The learner must complete one writing intensive course.
The learner must complete one elective, which may be an additional literature or writing intensive course.
Upper level literature courses build critical thinking and literacy through a deepened analysis of literature, purposeful discussion, and engagement with texts. These courses aim to provide a working knowledge of the characteristics of various literary genres, and to develop analytical and critical thinking skills through reading, discussion, and written assignments. Learners will gain an awareness of the universal human concerns that are the basis for literary works, and will gain a greater appreciation of the ways in which language and literature empower us to shape our communities.
Upper level writing intensive courses build effective communication through a rigorous process of drafting, organizing, and revising a variety of rhetorical modes, including cause/effect, problem/solution, narrative, compare/contrast, process, and definition. Learners will use model texts to further their understanding of the ways in which the audience determines the mode and the final product.
Electives
Electives
One core belief with this curriculum is that every English Language Arts course must be academically rigorous and contain both reading and writing competencies. Learners are encouraged to choose electives based upon their own academic needs, personal interests, and future academic/career goals. It is understood that available elective offerings will be different at each school.
English Language Learner (ELL) Courses
English Language Learner (ELL) Courses
All ELL courses included competencies based on the WIDA Standards. Please note, WIDA Standards are currently be revised and new standards may be available at a future date.
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