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EN English I H1011 (1 credit) Grade 9 NCAA Approved
The English I curriculum is designed to help students develop and refine communication skills through the reading of a variety of literary works including fiction and informational texts, grammar and usage skills, vocabulary development, and the speaking and writing of standard English. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN Honors English I H1012 (1 credit) Grade 9 NCAA Approved
Prerequisite-3.0 GPA in 8th grade Communication Arts, Advanced or Proficient on 8th grade state assessment, 2nd semester eligibility depends on classroom performance. This course requires strong reading, writing and vocabulary skills.
Strong reading, writing and vocabulary skills are recommended for Honors English I. Students will work toward literary analysis and problem solving skills through the reading of literary works including poetry, drama, short stories, novels, and informational texts. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking as well as grammar and usage skills, vocabulary development, and use of the writing process. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN English II /Composition H1022 (1 credit) Grade 10 NCAA Approved
Prerequisite-English I
The curriculum developed for this course is designed to increase reading comprehension in both fiction and nonfiction, develop writing skills in various forms and types, and increase listening and speaking skills. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN Honors English II/Composition H1023 (1 credit) Grade 10 NCAA Approved
Prerequisite-English I 3.0 GPA in English classes, Advanced or Proficient on 9th grade state assessment, approval by the student’s previous English teacher and 2nd semester eligibility depends on classroom performance. This course requires strong reading, writing and vocabulary skills.
The curriculum developed for this course is designed to increase reading comprehension in both fiction and nonfiction, develop writing skills in various forms and types, and increase listening and speaking skills. Honor students will have additional writing assignments and more rigorous reading assignments. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN English III H1033 (1 credit) Grade 11
Prerequisite-English 1 & II NCAA Approved
English III concentrates on the development of reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The course samples a variety of American literature beginning with Early American writing, including a study of primary documents and chronicles. Vocabulary and grammar usage are emphasized as well as informational texts and the use of the writing process in argumentative papers. Students also explore career options and the readiness process. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN Honors English III/American Literature Classics H1034 (1 credit) Grade 11
Prerequisite-English I & II, approval of the instructor and a 3.0 GPA in English Classes. Strong reading, writing, and vocabulary skills recommended. NCAA Approved
Honors English III concentrates on the study of American writers and works beginning with Native American and Colonial, and continuing to the Modern era, and the development of writing skills. Students will read short stories, poetry, and novels as well as primary documents such as historical narratives and chronicles. Literary analysis, vocabulary skills, grammar usage, critical thinking, reading of informational texts, and various styles of writing are emphasized. A unit about college and career preparation will be covered. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN English IV H1044 (1 credit) Grade 12
Prerequisite-English I, II & III NCAA Approved
This course will explore literature (essays, poetry, drama, fiction, and informational texts) from a variety of ethnic cultures. This course will focus on the use of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in professional settings that students will encounter post-graduation. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA.
EN Technical English H1043 (1 credit) Grade 12 (Possible for Grade 11 students attending ECC)
**This class is geared towards the students who are following the career track path**
Technical English is the study and practice of writing, speaking and listening in professional settings. This course follows Missouri Learning Standards for ELA, but primarily focuses on analysis of workplace documents and skills necessary to communicate on the job, such as letters and memorandums, reports, proposals, and e-mails, as well as face-to-face communication.
EN Introduction to Literature LIT 101 H1063 (.5 school credit/3 college credit) Grade 11,12 (1st semester)
Prerequisite-English I & II Dual credit through State Fair community College. To be eligible to take this class, you MUST have a GPA of 3.0 and an ACT reading Score of at least a 18 or Accuplacer score of at least a 250 and ACT English score of at least 18 or Accuplacer score of at least 250 or above on writing skills before class begins. NCAA Approved
This course is a study of fiction, poetry, and drama. Special attention is given to literary terminology and critical analysis. Recommended but not required as a preparation for other courses in literature.
EN American Literature LIT 107 H1064 (.5 high school credit/3 college credit) Grade 11, 12 (2nd semester)
Prerequisite-Intro to Literature is recommended & English I & II. Dual credit through State Fair Community College, 3 hours of college credit offered. To be eligible to take this class, you MUST have a GPA of 3.0 and an ACT Reading score of 18 or Accuplacer score of 250 or above and ACT English score of 18 or Accuplacer score of 250 or above on sentence skills before the class begins.
NCAA Approved
This course will study major American authors and works from the Colonial Period to the present, emphasizing development of concepts that have shaped American life and literature.
EN English Composition I H1065 (.5 high school/3 college credit) Grade 12 (1st semester)
Prerequisite- English I, II & III Dual credit through State Fair Community College, 3 hours of college credit offered. To be eligible to take this class, you MUST have a GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 18 or Accuplacer score of 250 or above and ACT English score of 18 or Accuplacer score of 250 or above on sentence skills before the class begins. NCAA Approved
This course emphasizes planning, drafting and revising along with critical thinking and information management skills and their role in communicating concise written ideas to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes. Basic computer skills are essential for successful completion.
EN English Composition II H1066 (.5 high school credit/3 college credit) Grade 12 (2nd semester)
Prerequisite-English Composition I with a grade of C or higher Dual credit through State Fair Community College, 3 hours of college credit offered. NCAA Approved
This course combines the process writing techniques acquired in English Composition I with critical reasoning and research skills to emphasize the real-life relevance in the act of managing information. Information is retrieved from a variety of sources and then evaluated, analyzed and combined with other sources to communicate ideas in meaningful and articulate writing. Basic computer skills are essential for successful completion.
EN Creative Writing/Poetry H1086 (.5 high school credit) Grade 11, 12 (Max .5 credit)
Prerequisite - English I and II, approval of the instructor, strong reading, writing, and vocabulary skills are recommended. NCAA Approved
This course is designed for students who enjoy writing. Students in Creative Writing will examine samples of various types of writing; then develop writing skills through the use of a writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Types of writing may include autobiographical incident, literary analysis, short story creation, poem analysis, poetry creation, and writing a feature article.
The following courses are English Elective (EL) credits:
DC College Public Speaking H1092 (.5 high school credit/3 college credit) Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite - GPA of 3.0 Dual credit through State Fair Community College, 3 hours of college credit offered. NCAA Approved
Study and practice of basic techniques involved in generating, designing, delivering, and evaluating ideas for speech situations facing adults of our society.
EL It’s a Mystery to Me! H1048 (.5 credit) semester class Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
This course will investigate the genre of detective/mystery writing through the research of story elements, and vocabulary that are characteristic of the field. Critical thinking, deductive reasoning, character analysis, and the organization of facts will also be emphasized as well as reading and writing skills.
EL Literature and Film Adaptation H1049 (1 elective credit) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Have you ever read a book, watched the movie adaptation, and wonder why the two were so different? In this course, students will read a selection of works from poetry to novel, watch the corresponding film, and discuss key differences between them. Writing projects and assignments will focus on comparative, analytical, and persuasive writing concepts.
EL Literature and Film Adaptation II H1050 (1 elective credit) Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Grade of either A or B in Literature and Film Adaptation I, approval of the instructor. Strong reading, writing, and vocabulary skills are recommended.
This course continues the study of the adaptation process from book to film. In this course, more emphasis will be placed on analytical comparisons and will be more writing-intensive. This course will be available to anyone who received a passing grade Literature and Film Adaptation with a “B” or above or with special consideration and approval by the teacher.
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