Grade 12 ELA

ELA 12th Grade

Curriculum

Course Title: Grade 12 ELA

Department: English

Units of Study:

Reading

o Non-fiction

o Novels

o Short Stories

o Poetry

o Drama

o Genre Study-International Literature

o Self-selection to meet interest and readiness levels within units of study

Writing

o College Essays

o Response to literature and informational texts

o Research-based

o Narrative/Informative/Argumentative

o Creative

o Poetry

o Drama

Curriculum-Based Assessments: HMH Growth Measure, Comprehension Checks, Achieve 3000 (English 12 with Modifications and all Foundations Courses), and Thesis-Based Writing.

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: The Neshaminy School District’s secondary English/Language Arts courses are aligned to the PA Core standards. Appropriate grade level instruction is designed to enhance the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking for each child. In the 12^th grade there are five different levels: Advanced Placement (AP) English 12 Literature & Composition, Academic Enrichment (AE) Advanced Placement (AP) English 12, Honors English 12, English 12, and Foundations English 12.

Advanced Placement (AP) English 12 Literature & Composition

This college-level Literature and Composition course is offered to a select group of highly motivated students. Emphasis is on challenging reading, discussion, and writing. If the student achieves a high enough score on the National Exam, he/she may be entitled to advanced placement in college. The English Department recommends that a student who enrolls in this course have an A in English 11 and follow the summer reading requirements. It is recommended that students taking this course take the Advanced Placement (AP) National Exam at the end of the course.

Academic Enrichment (AE) Advanced Placement (AP) English 12

The academic enrichment option for Advanced Placement students follows much of the same syllabus and curriculum as the Advanced Placement English 12 throughout the year. However, students will also explore various critical schools of thought. Emphasis is on challenging reading, writing and discussion. In addition, guest speakers and presentations will complement the curriculum. If the student achieves a high score on the national exam, he/she may be entitled to advanced placement in college. Students enrolled in this course are expected to follow the summer reading requirements.

Honors English 12

Honors English 12 provides instruction in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills with complex texts for motivated learners. Instruction and practice in critical thinking is provided through the study of genres, including novels, plays, short stories, poems, and essays. The curriculum includes world literature focusing especially on British writers. In addition, students will learn research skills to support thesis-based modes of writing. Speaking skills, grammar, and vocabulary are also taught within this course.

English 12

English 12 provides instruction and practice in critical thinking through the study of genres, including novels, plays, short stories, poems, and essays. In addition to a wide range of writing assignments, students will learn basic research skills to support thesis-based modes of writing. Speaking skills, vocabulary, and grammar are also taught within this course. There is also a career emphasis through guest speakers throughout the year.

Foundations English 12

English 12 Foundations is a curriculum designed with an emphasis on skills and strategies that promote literacy. The course will include the reading of high interest literature through the study of World Literature, the writing of composition and the study of vocabulary and grammar. Students will engage in self-selective nonfiction articles weekly. This course offers more individualized instruction and focus on reading and skill development for students. There is also a career emphasis through guest speakers throughout the year.