English 9

Semester 1 - 1 Credit Semester 2 - 1 Credit Students entering Grades 10-11-12

Description: English 9 is an integrated study of literature, composition, and oral communication. Instructors utilize the readers/ writers workshop core instructional model to strengthen the essential skills of reading comprehension, college ready vocabulary, oral communication, and written expression/exposition. Grammar is taught and emphasized within the framework of student writing. Students choose novels from classroom libraries and read both in and outside of class to increase reading volume, rate, and text complexity. During a routine class, students are expected to write for authentic audiences, write in a daily journal, conference with the course instructor, work and communicate with peers, publish and receive feedback on essays and narratives, and engage in instructor led mini-lessons focused on state standard, common core and college skills.

Semester 1 Topics: Semester 1 consists of the Narrative and Fiction units of English 9. This course will engage students in tutorials covering theme, symbolism, plot, figurative language, tone and mood. Students will analyze fictional texts including short stories, novels and poetry.

Students will write personal narratives and textual analysis.

Semester 2 Topics: Semester 2 consists of the Informative and Persuasive units of English 9. This course will engage students in tutorials covering main idea, author's purpose, author's claim textual evidence, rhetorical devices and persuasive appeals. Students will analyze nonfiction texts including news articles, journals and editorials. Students will also write persuasive pieces focusing on creating thesis statements, making supporting claims with textual evidence and addressing counterclaims.

english 10

Semester 1 - 1 Credit Semester 2 - 1 Credit Students entering Grades 10-11-12

Description: English 10 continues the integrated study of literature, composition, and oral communication begun in English 9. Instructors assign class work within the core instructional model of readers/writers workshop and include a focus on reading critically, writing in response to literature, literacy and skill development within the framework of state standards, national Common Core Standards and skills needed for college readiness. Students choose novels from classroom libraries and read both in and out of class to increase reading volume, rate, and text complexity. During a routine class, students will be expected to write for authentic audiences, write in a daily journal, conference with the course instructor, work and communicate with peers, publish & receive feedback on essays and engage in instructor led mini-lessons.

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english 11

Semester 1 - 1 Credit Semester 2 - 1 Credit Students entering Grades 10-11-12

Description: English 11 surveys literary movements throughout American literature. Instructors utilize the readers/writers workshop instructional model to develop skills in critical analysis, reading strategies, reading comprehension, college ready vocabulary, and oral communications. Compare contrast writing, workplace communication, and a documented research paper are emphasized during the course. Students choose novels from classroom libraries and read both in and out of class to increase reading volume, rate, and text complexity. During a routine class, students are expected to write for authentic audiences, write in a daily journal, conference with the course instructor, work and communicate with peers, publish and receive feedback on essays and engage in instructor led mini-lessons

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