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Most English classes will satisfy the English requirements for graduation. (See Theater for exceptions). All classes are designed to meet the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, speaking & listening and language; ultimately ensuring all students are college and career ready.
Most English classes will satisfy the English requirements for graduation. (See Theater for exceptions). All classes are designed to meet the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, speaking & listening and language; ultimately ensuring all students are college and career ready.
*** Please note that these pathways are not the only options available. Students who take English 11 cannot take AP Language because both fulfill the American Literature requirement.
*** Please note that these pathways are not the only options available. Students who take English 11 cannot take AP Language because both fulfill the American Literature requirement.
English Pathway Options
English Pathway Options
REQUIRED CHALLENGE COURSES
Freshman: English 9 OR Pre AP English
Sophomore: English 10 OR English 11 or AP Language
Juniors: English 11 OR AP Literature/Composition
Seniors: English Senior Choices below (choose two) OR AP Literature/Composition or College Comp/Literature (UW ext)
Creative Writing
British Literature 1
British Literature 2
World Literature
Novels
Pacific Northwest Literature
Journalism - News Writing
Academic Skills Development - ENG 191/192
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5 elective per semester
Prerequisite: Referred by teacher or counselor
This course is designed to support academic progress by providing students with extra help for core classes. This course provides opportunities for re-teaching concepts that are necessary for understanding coursework. Students will receive help with organization and communication. The student that is a good fit for this class is someone who has struggled academically in the past and is willing to work to improve his or her academic skills to become successful.
Bridges to College English WA001 - ENG 300/301
Grade: 12
Length: 1 Year
Credits: .5 per semester
Prerequisite: *Score of 2 on the SBA---will be scheduled placement by counselor ONLY
This year-long course has been designed by OSPI to help seniors build mastery of the reading and writing standards needed to be successful in college and post-secondary courses. Seniors who earned a “2” on the SBA and intend to seek post-secondary education (technical college, community college, 4-year college) are eligible for this course. This course has proven to help students gain the skills needed to succeed in college-level work. Students in this class will read one fiction full-length text 1984 and one full-length non-fiction text, Hidden Figures. At the beginning of the year, students will complete their High School and Beyond Plans and have the opportunity to draft a college or scholarship essay. Additionally, students will be exposed to a variety of relevant topics such as copyright and piracy in the music industry, concerns about privacy, implications of technology, empathy in medicine and issues around race and gender in the US. Discussion will be used throughout the course to help students build an understanding of the course content. According to OSPI, “Students who earn a B grade or above in Bridge to College courses are considered college-ready and are eligible to enroll in college level mathematics or English at all Washington community and technical colleges and Eastern Washington University. Successful completion of a Bridge to College mathematics or English course also meets the general postsecondary education graduation pathway requirement for the designated content area.”
British Literature 1 - ENG 235
British Literature 1 - ENG 235
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester (1st semester only)
Credits: .5
This course introduces students to masterworks of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Restoration (ca 1660). Students will study the major genres, literary movements, and historical contexts of the medieval and Renaissance periods, using a set of representative texts (including one Shakespeare play, a variety of poetry and prose, and non-fiction historical accounts). Students should be prepared to closely read/ analyze texts, responding both verbally and in writing to demonstrate understanding. One of the major contributions this course imparts to the students is a comprehensive examination of the writing genius found in the works of these British authors, poets, and playwrights whose worth and content still stand firmly even now. As such, students will be asked to apply the timeless lessons these writers offer to the culture in which they live today.
British Literature 2 - ENG 239
British Literature 2 - ENG 239
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester (2nd semester only)
Credits: .5
This course introduces students to masterworks of British Literature from the Enlightenment, through the Romantic Period, the Victorian & Modern Ages, and into Contemporary literature. Students will study the major genres, literary movements, and historical contexts of the late 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, using a set of representative texts (including one novel, a variety of poetry and prose, and non-fiction historical accounts). Students should be prepared to closely read/ analyze texts, responding both verbally and in writing to demonstrate understanding. One of the major contributions this course imparts to the students is a comprehensive examination of the writing genius found in the works of these British authors, poets, and playwrights whose worth and content still stand firmly even now. As such, students will be asked to apply the timeless lessons these writers offer to the culture in which they live today.
UW English RoadshowCollege Composition - ENG 522/532
College Composition - ENG 522/532
(UW EXTENSION ENGL 131/ENGL 111)
Grade: 12
Length: 1 year (fall and spring)
Credits: 2.0 (LSHS) 10.0 (U W quarter credits)
Prerequisite: B+ average in previous English classes
College Equiv: "ENGL 131 & 111 at UW; ENG 131 & 111 at most colleges"
Requirements: *History of daily attendance in all classes
*History of consistent completion of all assignments
*Commitment to regular participation in class discussion
*Current English teacher recommendation (upon request)
This course is offered through the University of Washington's Program in Writing and Rhetoric and also fulfills a high school English graduation requirement. Registration with the UW for credit is optional but recommended.
During first semester, this themed writing course focuses on expository writing including the college essay, analytical writing, narrative writing, a multimodal project, and a research-based argument. Students are expected to read one book over the summer, study the textbook and read weekly source articles during the semester, and participate actively in class discussion.
During second semester, students read literature and scholarship about literature, write personal narratives and literary analysis, and create multimodal projects and a collaborative research project. Students read a variety of selections from the Multicultural American Literature canon (both shorts stories and poetry) as well as Emily St. John Mandel’s novel Station Eleven. Students are expected to come to class with the reading done and ready to participate in class discussion.
Each semester of this class culminates with a portfolio that is worth a substantial portion of the final grade.
Creative Writing - ENG 224
Creative Writing - ENG 224
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Creative Writing is a semester course designed for students who enjoy writing or who want to grow as a writer. In this class, students write in multiple genres of narrative writing, which may include nonfiction/memoir, fiction, poetry, screenplays, and/or one-act plays. The course ends with a portfolio in which the students reflect on their growth as writers. In addition to writing, students will also read and analyze a variety of models in the genres they are asked to create. During the course of the semester, students learn the building blocks of creative writing, then work both independently and in groups to draft and revise their writing. Emphasis is put on the revision process. This class helps prepare students for college and career environments. In this class, students should expect to write every day. If you don’t like to write, this class is not for you.
English 10 - ENG 215/216
English 10 - ENG 215/216
Grade: 10
Length: 1 year
Credits: .5 per semester
Prerequisite: English 9
This English course is required for all sophomores unless an approved alternate course is substituted. Students work to build reading, writing, and grammatical skills to help them be successful in their next steps: English 11, AP coursework, or Running Start. Students will read a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, Shakespeare’s drama, and poetry) – both classic and contemporary – for the purpose of developing higher level reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Of equal importance, this course covers key areas of reading, composition, and grammar to prepare students for the ELA State Assessment.
English 11 - ENG 340/341
English 11 - ENG 340/341
Grade: 11
Length: 1 year
Credits: .5 per semester
Prerequisite: English 9 & English 10
This course is required for all 11th grade students unless an approved alternate has been taken. Students will practice college readiness standards in the categories of reading, writing, speaking & listening, and language with a focus on American literature. Through analysis, discussion, writing, and revision, students will improve critical thinking and composition skills that can be applied to future courses, college, and careers.
Journalism/News Writing - ENG 174/175
Journalism/News Writing - ENG 174/175
Grade: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
Credits: .5 per semester
Prerequisite: C average English
College Equivalency: JOURN 125 at Edmonds CC
Journalism students learn the fundamentals of journalistic writing and key legislation that govern student journalism. As student journalists, they will create and publish their work via LSHS's online student newspaper, The Valhalla (www.lshsvalhalla.com). The course covers a variety of topics: interviewing, journalistic writing, press law and ethics, freedom of speech, photography, social media, advertising, search engine optimization and podcasting. Students will specialize as staff reporters, editors and photographers. Different from other English classes, Journalism is a student-centered and student-driven experience. Students determine the topics and events to cover for an authentic audience: the student body and community of Lake Stevens. Students are expected to seek leadership positions, and regardless of staff position, all students write. The ability to meet deadlines is a key attribute for students who take this course. This course can be taken as a senior English elective or a general elective and is offered as a College in the High School course.
Novels - ENG 238
Novels - ENG 238
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
If you love to read, this is the class for you. If you haven’t read a book in a while, but want to learn to love reading again, this is the class for you. Join this rewarding class that will take you back to reading for pleasure. This semester course is also designed for the voracious reader who is looking for challenging texts found in fictional novels. Areas of emphasis will be the literary analysis of theme, symbolism, characterization, syntax, author’s style, and the relevancy to connect to today’s society. Course work will include but not be limited to literary analysis essays, research projects, independent and group reading, both silent and verbal. Join this class to get a hands on approach to reading a novel for the joy of learning. Two required texts include One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Catcher in the Rye. Course work will include the reading of novels and formal written responses.
Pacific Northwest Literature - ENG 225
Pacific Northwest Literature - ENG 225
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
This twelfth grade semester course is designed to offer Lake Stevens High School seniors an engaging and relevant learning opportunity that explores Pacific Northwest literary texts and helps students build critical thinking and writing skills for career/college. Students study regional texts while thinking critically about issues related to culture, sense of place, the impact of nature, and regional trends/ideas particular to this part of the country. In this course, students will look more closely at our own region to see how stories from regional authors reflect the Pacific Northwest’s ideals, values and themes. Students will read one novel and several shorter texts, and will write a narrative and a literary analysis essay, plus several smaller assignments.
World Literature - ENG 234
World Literature - ENG 234
Grade: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: .5
Students will study works tracing through time the seminal periods of Western Civilization (Classical Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, etc.) as well as representative works from cultures of different traditions and values. This semester-long upper-division English course focuses on world literature in order to broaden high school students’ literary landscape. An important goal of this class is to promote an understanding of their works in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values which unite the different literary traditions. Students read deeply and widely and are asked to analyze and write about classical literary works from around the world. All classes will read fiction, non-fiction, short stories, and poetry. Due to the wide variety of materials available for this course, literature may vary with the instructor. All sections of World Literature will include written essays, projects, tests, and quizzes.
AP English Language and Composition - ENG 350/351
AP English Language and Composition - ENG 350/351
Grade: 10 - 11
Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: B or better in Pre-AP or English 10
Credits: .5 per semester
Cost: AP exam fee may apply
College Equivalency: ENGL 101 at EVCC
What makes a compelling argument? In AP English Language and Composition, students analyze a variety of arguments in order to discover and emulate the rhetorical strategies that convince readers and change the world. Through analysis of professional writing and in their own writing process, students will be challenged to consider how arguments are shaped by the rhetorical situation--the relationship between writer, audience, and purpose within a given context. Students will learn how to synthesize the voices of others into their writing (to provide context, to lend support for the students’ own assertions, or to provide a dissenting response) properly citing sources according to standard conventions. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to cultivate “reading and writing skills that students need for college success and for intellectually responsible civic engagement” (AP Lang Course Description 2014). Students enrolled in this course may register to earn optional Everett Community College credit, or may take the Advanced Placement exam in May.
AP English Literature and Composition - ENG 400/401
AP English Literature and Composition - ENG 400/401
Grade: 11, 12
Length: 2 semesters
Prerequisite: B or better in English 11 or AP Language
Credits: .5 per semester
Cost: AP exam fee may apply
College Equivalency: ENGL 111 at EVCC
AP English Literature and Composition is a college level class designed to prepare students for the rigors of college English classes. In the scope of this class, students will analyze literature from the point of view of the writer as well as the reader. Students will evaluate the effect of the following elements: character, narration, setting, figurative language, and literary style and structure. In addition to reading and analyzing literary works, writing literary arguments will be a key component of the class. Overall, this class will focus on engaging and taking responsibility as active learners, thinking critically and analytically, developing literary vocabulary, communicating effectively, and utilizing text based evidence to support ideas. Besides a variety of short fiction and poetry, students will read the following full length texts: William Shakespeare’s Othello, Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, and Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Over the summer students will read and annotate Thomas Foster’s How to Read Literature Like a Professor.
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