Course Selection GUIDE
Course Selection GUIDE
(Required: 9) - Credit: 1.0
English 1 places emphasis on practicing and improving academic reading and writing skills. The course includes units in reading of literature (poems, short stories, a novel, and a play) and informational text, writing paragraphs and short essays in a variety of styles, and grammar usage and mechanics. Students are also required to complete weekly independent reading practice. Homework is assigned on a regular basis.
(Required: 9) - Credit 1.0
English 1 Honors is an accelerated version of regular English 1. It is intended for those with a demonstrated interest in the pursuit of advanced English studies. Students enrolled in this course should be proficient, independent readers. Literature studies focus on analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary elements. Grammar studies are rigorous; the units cover both usage and analysis of Standard English. Essays are assessed for content and for required grammar elements. There are also varied independent reading assignments throughout the year.