ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

COURSE OPTIONS FOR ENGLISH I

ENGLISH I

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course #1102

English I teachers the writing process to produce compositions reflecting various purposes, modes, and audiences as well as appropriate vocabulary, syntax, and usage. Reading, writing, and thinking skills are developed through the study of various genres of literature;vocabulary is incorporated, as are the reading and expository writing skills required for success on the state-mandated STAAR test. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH I PRE-AP

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course # 1103

This challenging Pre-AP course includes an intensive study of the core language arts components. The literary study includes close reading and analysis of texts for literary devices and meaning, leading to a greater understanding of why and how an author impacts an audience. In writing, students learn to apply what they have unearthed through their literary study; therefore, writing is mostly analytical in nature with an emphasis on structure. Grammar and vocabulary is taught through reading, writing, and revising. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH I for SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL 1)

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course #1116

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

ESOL 1 is the first part of an intensive English program designed to provide beginning vocabulary and communication skills to non-English speaking or limited English speaking students. Students learn basic English grammar and structures and utilize this new knowledge when they practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. ESOL 1 students are introduced to adapted forms of English literature that meet their level(s) of language acquisition. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

NEWCOMERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT A

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course #1153

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

In this course newcomers will learn the very basic foundations of how to speak, read, and write English. ESOL 1 will be taken at the same time so newcomers practice their skills from this course and go more in depth in ESOL 1. This course will be primarily focused on the phonetics and phonics of English.

ENGLISH I SHELTERED

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course #1099

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

Students will work on critical reading and thinking skills by reading and analyzing a range of texts and genres to include both fiction and nonfiction. Using second language learning instructional techniques, students will develop strategies to tackle the different stages of the writing process. This course will also help prepare ELLs for the state STAAR End of Course exam. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH I BASIC

Grade: 9 Credit: 1 Course #1101

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of language and literature through the development of study skills, spelling and vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension skills, grammar and usage, and skills required for success on the state-mandated assessment. Students will be exposed to various genres of literary and expository texts. This course provides instruction that is sequential, phonics-based, and multisensory. Students will practice skills and learn strategies that will help them compensate for deficits, allowing for better comprehension and academic progress. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

COURSE OPTIONS FOR ENGLISH II

ENGLISH II

Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Course #1105

Prerequisite: English I

English II focuses on the continued development of critical reading, thinking and writing skills through a variety of literature. Writing emphasizes incorporating grammatical structures to strengthen writing in the areas of persuasion and literary analysis. Students also learn research skills, vocabulary, persuasive techniques, and skills related to the state-mandated STAAR test. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH II PRE-AP

Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Course #1106

Prerequisite: English I

English II Pre-AP consists of an advanced study of literature and writing including the essentials of grammar, usage, and mechanics and is designed to prepare the student for English III AP Language & Composition. The literature study will include a sampling of works suggested by the College Board in preparation for the AP English exams. Emphasis will be placed upon literary analysis through the development of reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students will write process essays, and timed essays, including analytical, persuasive, expository, and literary response modes. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH II for SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL 2)

Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Course #1117

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

ESOL II is the second part of an intensive English program designed to further develop students’ competence in English. Students will gain a deeper understanding of English grammar while they continue to refine and increase their receptive and expressive skills. Emphasis is placed on developing fluency and accuracy in reading and writing. Students read a variety of texts from multiple genres, as well as learn literary forms and terms. In addition, students are expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH II SHELTERED

Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Course #1096

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

Sheltered English II covers a wide variety of texts and genres, to include short stories, novels, and nonfiction articles, and poetry, with an emphasis on multicultural literature. Students will gain a better understanding of English grammar and build upon their existing vocabulary. They will continue to develop their critical reading and writing skills through the study of short answer questions and an essay. This course will also continue to prepare ELLs for the state STAAR End of Course exam. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

ENGLISH II BASIC

Grade: 10 Credit: 1 Course #1104

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course focuses on the continued development of reading, listening, and thinking skills related to language and literature. Students will learn and practice skills related to punctuation, capitalization, spelling, vocabulary, prefixes, suffixes, roots, using parts of speech, and common English idioms. The class will learn about the structure and content of a variety of texts and practice writing skills. STAAR End of Course Exam required for Graduation.

COURSE OPTIONS FOR ENGLISH III

ENGLISH III

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #1108

Prerequisite: English II

English III surveys American literature, covering several philosophical time periods from Puritanism to contemporary literature. Process writing with an emphasis on rhetorical analytical writing will be emphasized, as will critical reading and thinking skills, which will prepare students for college entrance exams and senior coursework.

AP ENGLISH III ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #1109

Prerequisite: English II

This study in rhetoric—how writers use language to advance their purpose, and appeal logically, emotionally, and personally to their audience. As part of becoming skilled readers of literary works written in a variety of periods, genres, and rhetorical contexts, students will become acquainted with the historical, moral, social, and philosophical forces that have impacted selected works of fiction and nonfiction, while they analyze the interactions among a writer’s purpose, subject, and audience expectation. This course will aid students in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes through both process writing and timed writing assignments. Students will analyze fiction, nonfiction, and visual media . In addition, students will synthesize materials from primary and secondary sources and write documented argument essays, citing sources using Modern Language Association (MLA) format. The students in this course will be expected to take the AP exam in the spring.

ENGLISH RHETORIC AND WRITING (UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ONRAMPS DUAL-ENROLLMENT)

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #1180

Prerequisite: English II

RHETORIC AND WRITING This two-semester, six-credit writing-intensive sequence features a fall RHE 306 “Research & Writing” course in argumentation that situates rhetoric as an art of civic discourse, followed by the spring semester RHE 309K “Rhetoric of American Identity” featuring an exciting series of case studies in race, gender, and ethnicity. Over the two courses, students analyze the various positions held in any public debate and learn to advocate their own positions effectively. In the fall, students explore the ethics of argumentation and what it means to “fairly” represent someone with whom they disagree. By the spring, students are ready to analyze and compose arguments about American identity and identity formation, both personal and cultural. The goal is to foster students’ abilities to analyze arguments presented by others and to write sound and effective arguments of their own — abilities that contribute meaningfully to their academic, professional, personal, and civic lives. Students will experience a high-quality curriculum designed by the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin. Students can earn six hours of UT credit. Click here for more information.

ENGLISH 1301 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I ( ACC DUAL-CREDIT)

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #

Prerequisite: English II

A study of the principles of composition with emphasis on language, the mechanics of writing, the types of discourse, and research and documentation.

AP SEMINAR

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #3005

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Students learn to investigate a problem or issue, analyze arguments, compare different perspectives, synthesize information from multiple sources, and work alone and in a group to communicate their ideas. *This course can be counted at English III or English IV credit.*

SHELTERED ENGLISH III

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #1112

Prerequisite: LPAC Placement

Instructional techniques and language learning strategies based on second language acquisition theories and models are utilized to acquaint students with the historical, moral, social, and philosophical forces that have impacted significant literary works. Students will improve critical reading and thinking skills through literary analysis.

BASIC ENGLISH III

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 Course #1107

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is designed to help students further develop critical reading and writing skills.It will also enhance students’ understanding of language and literature through the study of poetry and nonfiction. Writing skills and concepts covered will include idea development and elaboration, sentence and paragraph structure, grammar skills, and journal writing. Students will continue to practice spelling and punctuation skills and build vocabulary, including understanding and using analogies.

COURSE OPTIONS FOR ENGLISH IV

ENGLISH IV

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1111

Prerequisite: English III

English IV cultivates the critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral skills required for students’ post-graduation endeavors. The course encourages students to become more reflective and to further develop their collaborative and independent study skills, their written and oral discourse, and their exploration and understanding of philosophical ideas. Students should also gain a familiarity with varied literary works..

COLLEGE PREP ENGLISH

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1144

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course is designed for students who have not met ELAR college ready scores on TSIA2, ACT, or SAT. In this college-preparatory course, students will improve integrated critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through engagement with a variety of texts across content areas and genres. As a result, students will be able to develop and express ideas clearly and effectively to communicate with various audiences for different purposes and occasions. Upon successful completion of the course and final exam the student will receive TSI Waiver in English at ACC.

HUMANITIES HONORS

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1134 (Only counts as English credit if taken in 12th grade)

Prerequisite: English I

Humanities is a survey of the major aesthetic and intellectual movements of human civilization. This course focuses on the study and appreciation of representative examples of visual and performing arts, architecture, literature, music, philosophy and religion, and performing arts from various world cultures throughout time. The exploration of interrelationships between humanity’s experiences and their resulting expressions through what they create helps us to better understand variances between cultures as well as those ideals that are foundational to our culture and continue to influence us today. This course is largely project-based, leading to students producing writings and varied products based on open-ended study. All students are expected to participate in classroom discussions and presentations that lead to an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of critical, creative achievements throughout history. Understanding is demonstrated through a variety of media. While this course may count as an English 4 credit for those who take it in their senior year, it is open to students grades 10-12.

AP ENGLISH IV ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1113

Prerequisite: English III

English Literature and Composition engages students in close reading, and written critical analysis of literature. Students examine mostly fictional literature, literary theories, as well as literary history. Varied and sophisticated literary selections enhance understanding of the progression of ideology and cultural developments as the English language developed, broadening the students’ understanding of the world as a whole. Students will write and revise extensively about the poetry, drama, short stories and novels they read. Workload ebbs and flows depending on the natural demands of the work under the current study. All students are required to complete an application essay, a research paper, several literary analysis essays, and a synthesis essay. . The students in this course will be expected to take the AP exam in the spring.

ENGLISH 2323 BRITISH LITERATURE 18TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT (ACC DUAL-CREDIT)

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #

Prerequisite: English 1302

Survey of English literature from the late 18th Century to the present.

ENGLISH IV: SHAKESPEARE SELECTED PLAYS HONORS

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1093

Prerequisite: English III or concurrently enrolled in AP English III

In this course, students will focus on further developing their reading, writing, research, and thinking skills through studying the works of William Shakespeare. Students will read and watch various interpretations of a selection of Bard’s comedic and tragic plays and perform scenes with fellow students, including transposing Shakespeare’s words into modern-day genres. Student writing will include literary and rhetorical analysis, reviews and comparisons of actor and director choices in professional theatrical productions and film adaptations of the plays, as well as creative crafting and revamping of sonnets and scenes.

ENGLISH IV LITERARY CRITICISM 19TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE HONORS

Grade: 12 Credit: .5 Course #1121

Taught Fall Semester

Students will read and analyze several major literary works, including plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will explore literary theories, 19th Century British literature, history and culture, and they will focus on developing their reading, writing, research, and thinking skills.

ENGLISH IV: LITERARY CRITICISM 20TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE HONORS

Grade: 12 Credit: .5 Course #1122

Taught Spring Semester

Students will read and analyze several major literary works, including plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will explore the importance of literary theories, 20th Century British literature, history and culture, and they will focus on developing their reading, writing, research, and thinking skills.

ENGLISH IV LITERARY GENRE STUDY: LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE

Grade: 12 Credit: .5 Course #3013

Taught Fall Semester

Students will read and analyze several major literary works, including plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will explore literary theories, and they will focus on developing their reading, writing, research, and thinking skills.

ENGLISH IV LITERARY GENRE STUDY: AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

Grade: 12 Credit: .5 Course #3010

Taught Spring Semester

AP RESEARCH

Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course #3021

Prerequisite: AP SEMINAR

AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question, mentored by a sector expert if available. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. AP Research can be taken after successful completion of AP Seminar; AP Research can be taken twice as long as divergent research is undertaken each time. *This course can be counted at English IV credit.*

BASIC ENGLISH IV

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1110

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

English IV is designed to further develop the thinking, reading, writing, and oral skills required for students’ post-graduation ambitions. English IV encourages students to become more reflective through the study and practice of personal narrative, autobiography, and the study of drama. Students continue to develop expertise in both collaborative and independent study while practicing skills related to vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Students have opportunities to work on projects related to their specific post-graduation plans.

HUMANITIES AND CREATIVE WRITING BASIC

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1184

Prerequisite: English II and Committee Placement

This course will provide a survey of selected historical and cultural movements and their relationship to literature and fine arts. Students will participate in discussions and assignments to show an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of critical and creative achievements throughout history. A variety of media will be used for the course. The student will set and meet goals according to individual objectives. Students will practice the recursive nature of the writing process, as well as apply conventions of usage and mechanics. Students will evaluate their writing and the writing of others through published and unpublished pieces of writing and set their own goals as writers.

ENGLISH ALTERNATE COURSES

Students enrolled in English Alternate courses will continue to increase and refine their communication skills, addressing reading, writing, and comprehension activities which focus on prerequisite skills needed to access enrolled grade-level TEKS.

LIFE SKILLS READING IMPROVEMENT 1-4

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course covers the development of sight vocabulary, communication skills, functional reading comprehension, and daily application of reading skills at each student’s instructional level.

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH I

Grade: 9 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

With an emphasis on community-based instruction, this course emphasizes sight word vocabulary development through word strategies, writing in a variety of forms, and comprehension of basic information at each student’s instructional level.

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH II

Grade: 10 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

With an emphasis on functional academic skills, this course emphasizes the application of vocabulary and written composition to increase student’s ability to follow directions and gain independence at each student’s instructional level.

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH III

Grade: 11 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

With an emphasis on functional academic skills, this course emphasizes generalizations skills related to spoken and written representations of the functionally based curriculum at each student’s instructional level.

LIFE SKILLS ENGLISH IV

Grade: 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

With an emphasis on functional academic skills, this course emphasizes problem-solving and the ability to draw conclusions through the extension of vocabulary and comprehension skills at each student’s instructional level.

FUNCTIONAL READING IMPROVEMENT 1-4

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

This course covers the development of sight vocabulary, communication skills, functional reading comprehension, and daily application of reading skills at each student’s instructional level.

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH I

Grade: 9 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH II

Grade: 10 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH III

Grade: 11 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH IV

Grade: 12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Committee Placement