English

4.0 Credit Required for Graduation

Required: English 9, English 10, English 11, Language Arts Elective (or English 12)

English 9

Freeflow - Students will begin to strengthen their writing skills in order to produce clear and coherent texts while following all of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. It is also expected that the students' reading skills will improve as they are exposed to both classical and more modern pieces of literature, both domestic and foreign.

Grade: 9th

Length: Year

Credit: 1.0 English 9

Fee: None

English 10

Freeflow - Students will continue to strengthen their writing skills in order to produce clear and coherent texts while following all of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage. It is also expected that the students' reading skills will continue to improve as they are exposed to both classical and more modern pieces of literature, both domestic and foreign.

Grade: 10th

Length: Year

Credit: 1.0 English 10

Fee: None

Prerequisites: English 9

English 11

Freeflow - Students will develop skills in reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communication. This course is designed to help junior students become highly skilled readers and writers, with an emphasis in American literature and academic writing, including preparation for the ACT.

Grade: 11th

Length: Year

Credit: 1.0 English 11

Fee: None

Prerequisites: English 10

Language Arts Electives

English 12

Freeflow - With a concentration of studying various genres of British literature, this course focuses on improving basic writing skills in order to prepare the student for post-high careers. All forms of writing are integrated into this full-year course: narrative, argumentative, and research. Each novel, story, and assignment helps the students to identify text-to-self and world connections.

Can be replaced with a foreign language level 3 or higher, CE Communication or CE English course. See CE courses listed below.

Grade: 12th

Length: Year

Credit: 1.0 LA Elective

Fee: None

Prerequisites: English 11

ENGL 1010 - Introductory College Writing

In Person or Online- Students will learn practices of successful university-level writing across multiple genres. Students will focus on the writing process, writing for specific audiences, collaboration with peers, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing.

Grade: 11-12th

Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits

*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.

Fee: WSU CE Fees apply

Prerequisites:

Completion of English 11
Placement score (one of the following)
- 18 or higher on ACT English & Reading
- Weber State English Placement score of 250 or higher
  - https://www.weber.edu/placement/english-placement.html

ENGL 2015 - Intermediate College Writing

In Person or Online - Intermediate College Writing & Research focuses on combining writing and research skills. It will focus on writing arguments, conducting research, and documenting sources. Students will continue to learn practices of successful academic writing including the writing process, writing for specific audiences, and collaboration with peers. Students completing this course will be able to use an academic library and the Internet to successfully identify, access, evaluate and use information resources to support academic success and lifelong learning. This course will fulfill both the English Composition and the Information Literacy General Education core requirements.

Grade: 11-12th

Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and 3 Concurrent Enrollment credits

*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.

Fee: WSU CE Fees Apply

Prerequisites:

Completion of English 11
ENGL 1010 with a C or better OR 29 or higher on both ACT English and Reading
- https://www.weber.edu/placement/english-placement.html

COMM 2110 - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

In Person or Online- Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members.

Grade: 11-12th

Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 LA Elective and Concurrent Enrollment credits

*This is a pure class. Students are required to register for Concurrent Enrollment credit through Weber State University. If students fail to register for CE credit by the deadline, the class will be removed from their schedule and students will need to choose a different class.

Fee: WSU CE Fees Apply