Connect English

English I

This course provides a foundational study of literary genres (novels, short stories, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction) to include influential U.S. documents and one Shakespearean play. Interdisciplinary informational and creative writing as well as documented research and speaking and listening skills will be included along with multimodal presentations.

- COURSE #: 10212X0S
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Standard
- GRADE: 9

English I Honors

This course studies all genres of literature and explores the ways audience, purpose, and context shape oral communication, written communication, media, and technology. Literature will be explored more widely and deeply, including more challenging print and non-print texts. Students will engage in meaningful communication for expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary purposes. A strong concentration on grammar, vocabulary development, writing, and reading comprehension will occur in this course with the use of higher-level thinking skills.

- COURSE #: 10215X0S, 10215X0Y
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Honors
- GRADE: 9

English II

This course introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature and nonfiction from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Students will read, discuss, analyze, and write about classical and contemporary world literature including novels, short stories, drama, prose, and poetry. Students will continue to explore language for expressive, informational, explanatory, critical, argumentative, and literary purposes. Students will concentrate on building vocabulary, refining grammatical skills, and widening personal reading. This course does have an in-person, state required End of Course Exam.

- COURSE #: 10222X0S
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Standard
- GRADE: 10
- PREREQUISITE: English I or English I Honors

English II Honors

This course introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature and nonfiction from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Literature surveyed will focus on more challenging print and non-print texts and will foster intellectual curiosity in the learner. Students will be expected to work as self-directed and reflective learners, both independently and in groups as leaders and collaborators. Higher level thinking skills will be emphasized through interdisciplinary and critical perspectives. This course does have an in-person, state required End of Course Exam.

- COURSE #: 10225X0S
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Honors
- GRADE: 10
- PREREQUISITE: English I or English I Honors

English III

This course provides an in-depth study of U.S. literature and U.S. literary nonfiction, especially foundational works and documents from the 17th century through the present. Students will analyze literary and non-literary texts using several critical lenses to produce written responses demonstrating a high level of understanding and knowledge of how American literature reflects the American experience. The course provides a strong emphasis on research writing and analyzing argumentative/persuasive devices in non-fiction texts.

- COURSE #: 10232X0S, 10232X0Y
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Standard
- GRADE: 11
- PREREQUISITE: English II or English II Honors

English III Honors

This course provides an in-depth study of U.S. literature and U.S. literary nonfiction, especially foundational works and documents from the 17th century through the present. Deep contextual analysis will occur with students analyzing literary and non-literary texts using several critical lenses to produce written responses that demonstrate a high level of comprehension and extensive knowledge of how American literature reflects the American experience. A strong emphasis on research writing and analyzing argumentative/persuasive devices in non-fiction texts will occur, using self-directed and reflective learning. Higher level thinking and analysis skills will be emphasized through interdisciplinary and critical perspectives.

- COURSE #: 10235X0S, 10235X0Y
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Honors
- GRADE: 11
- PREREQUISITE: English II or English II Honors

English IV

This course integrates all previously acquired language arts skills by continuing the exploration of expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary texts. With a focus on completing the global perspective in English II, this course provides an in-depth study of mostly British literature as well as important U.S. documents and literature (texts influenced by European philosophy or action). Additionally, students will read and analyze at least one Shakespearean play. A strong concentration of grammar, vocabulary development, increased reading comprehension, and citing textual evidence will be a course expectation.

- COURSE #: 10242X0S
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Standard
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: English III or AP English - Language and Composition or AP Literature

English IV Honors

This course integrates all previously acquired language arts skills by continuing the exploration of expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary texts. With a focus on completing the global perspective in English II, this course provides an in-depth study of mostly British literature as well as important U.S. documents and literature (texts influenced by European philosophy or action). Additionally, students will read and analyze at least one Shakespearean play. Students will expand upon their exploration of expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary texts. Students will explore the connections of themes, ideas, and movements in literature. Emphasis will be placed on argumentation by developing a position of advocacy through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using media.

- COURSE #: 10245X0S
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Honors
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: English III or AP English - Language and Composition

AP English Language and Composition (Yearlong)

This course is designed to provide a college level English experience through fostering the ability to read closely and to analyze with insight. Students will learn how to identify, analyze, and utilize the power of rhetoric to persuade an audience. Students will learn to analyze the audience, purpose and rhetorical strategies used by a wide variety of authors and how to employ those strategies in their own writing as they develop their purpose and identify their audience. The course requires a demanding composition regimen including in-class essays, creative assignments, and responses to the works and ideas of the course. The course will be taught in a module-based format where each module centers on a novel/ theme. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP English – Language and Composition Exam in May. This course does require an in-person AP Test on a nationally determined date by the College Board.

- COURSE #: 1A007X0Y
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Advanced Placement
- GRADE: 11
- PREREQUISITE: English II

AP English Literature (Yearlong)

This course is designed to provide a college level English experience through fostering the ability to read closely and to analyze with insight. Students will study literature from primarily the American and British traditions, ranging from the dawn of British literature to the twentieth century. Students will read a comprehensive range of short fiction, poetry, excerpts from longer works, plays, and novels. The course requires a demanding composition regimen including in-class essays, creative assignments, and responses to the works and ideas of the course. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP English- Literature and Composition Exam in May. This course does require an in-person AP Test on a nationally determined date by the College Board.

- COURSE #: 1A017X0Y
- CREDIT: 1
- TYPE: Advanced Placement
- GRADE: 12
- PREREQUISITE: English III or AP English - Language and Composition

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