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ENGLISH
Four English credits are required for graduation. Placement in Honors-level
English classes requires teacher recommendation and administrative approval.
ENGLISH I
The purpose of this course is to teach students to read analytically and
thoughtfully, discuss what they have read, formulate opinions about what
they have read and provide evidence for their opinions, respect the opinions
of others, and ask helpful questions. English I includes an overview of major
literary forms, including short stories, novels, mythology, drama, and nonfiction.
A novel is assigned for summer reading, and the course begins with students’
study questions, essays, and class discussion. The course assists students in
developing abilities involved in cohesive writing. Research skills are introduced,
and a research project is produced. Standard English grammar rules are studied
and applied in common usage. Vocabulary is taught through assigned reading of
short stories and novels.
Grade Level: 9
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
ENGLISH II
This course covers literature from around the world, and many genres of writing
are studied, including the short story, poetry, Shakespearean drama, and
complete novels. A novel is assigned for summer reading, and the course begins
with students’ summaries, essay questions, and class discussion. Vocabulary is
taught from assigned texts. Research skills are further developed for all facets
of research from note-taking, outline, use of various sources, and proper citation
through the final product. Grammar, paragraph writing, and composition are
covered as well.
Grade Level: 10
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: English I
ENGLISH III — AMERICAN LITERATURE
American Literature is the study of the prose and poetry of significant writers
who have observed and commented on American culture over the last five
hundred years. The reading selections include all genres of literature: short
story, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and novels. A novel is assigned for summer
reading, and the course begins with discussion of the summer novel and related
assignments. The literature curriculum is coordinated with the U.S. History
course to broaden the students’ understanding of the interconnection between
historical events and creative expression, i.e., literature, films, music and art. The
writing curriculum focuses on the multi-paragraph format, and vocabulary is
integrated from the literature program.
Grade Level: 11
Type: Required
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: English I and II
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