English

ENGLISH 9

This one-year course (Foundations in Composition and the Elements of Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designed to build on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier grades but in more sophisticated ways such as mastering the language, structure, and rhetoric of text; completing more complex writing assignments; reading and analyzing a range of literary and informational discourse, both classic and contemporary; delivering more extensive oral presentations; and participating in a variety of conversations and collaborations with peers. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 9

Prerequisite: 9th Grade

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 9 HONORS

This one-year course (Foundations in Composition, Language, and the Elements of Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. This course is designed to build on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier grades but in more sophisticated ways such as mastering the language, grammar, structure, and rhetoric of text; completing more complex writing assignments; reading and analyzing a range of literary and informational discourse, both classic and contemporary; delivering more extensive oral presentations; and participating in a variety of conversations and collaborations with peers. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 9

Prerequisites: 9th grade ,One of the following:

-MAP score in 70th percentile or higher

-PSAT score of 390 or higher

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 10

This one-year course (Composition and Themes in Global Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course focuses on traditional (e.g., argument, persuasive, expository), technical, and creative modes of composition. Through the study of themes found universally in global text, both literary and informational, instruction emphasizes not only critical analysis of text, but also writers’ historical, philosophical, cultural, and ethical perspectives. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 10

Prerequisite: English 9

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 10: AP SEMINAR

This one-year course intended for grade 10 students provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards and is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Seminar examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. This course focuses on traditional modes of composition. Through the study of themes found universally in global literary and informational texts, instruction emphasizes the critical analysis of text and historical, philosophical, cultural, and ethical perspectives. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their perspectives in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information accurately and precisely to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 10

Prerequisites: MAP score in 70th percentile or higher

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 11

This one-year course (Composition and Themes in American Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing assignments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is also structured around multicultural themes and perspectives found in literary, nonfiction, and expository texts by authors to encourage students to think conceptually about the past, present, and future as well as ethnic and cultural diversity. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 11

Prerequisite: English 10

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 11 HONORS

This one-year course (Composition and Themes in American Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated pacing and depth of content. This course requires expository, analytical, and argumentative writing assignments that are based on readings representing a wide variety of prose styles and genres. The course is structured around multicultural themes and perspectives found in literary, nonfiction, and expository texts by authors to encourage students to think conceptually about the past, present, and future as well as ethnic and cultural diversity. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 11

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10: AP Seminar/English 10 H 

Credits: 1

AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP English Language and Composition examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to the effectiveness of writing. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 11

Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 10: AP Seminar/English 10 H 

Credits: 1

AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP English Literature and Composition examination. This college-level curriculum engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work s structure, style and themes, as well as smaller-scale elements such as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 12

Prerequisite: B or better English 11 Honors or AP Lang & Comp

Credits: 1

ENGLISH 12

This one-year course (Post-Secondary Composition and Universal Themes in Text) provides instruction in the English Language Arts strands identified by the Nevada Academic Content Standards as reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language. Instruction focuses on refining the skills required for post-secondary success. The writing focus in this course includes analysis, synthesis, and argumentation as they relate to workplace and real-world situations. A framework structured around universal themes that connect people across cultures and time anchors texts to real-life reading, writing, and speaking and listening opportunities likely to be experienced beyond high school. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the English credits required for high school graduation.

Grades: 12

Prerequisite: English 11

Credits: 1