Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 24
ENGLISH I - 515
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
Students will study literature, informational texts, grammar, and research. Reading units
focus on reading comprehension, literary elements, and applying those skills in writing.
Grammar skills focus on standard usage, capitalization, and punctuation. Students will
develop research skills. English I (or Honors English I) is required for graduation. NCAA
Approved Course
Pre-AP ENGLISH I - 505PA
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9
Pre-AP English I provides a more challenging curriculum for academically advanced
students who are self-directed and reflective learners. Students will study literature,
informational texts, grammar, vocabulary, and research. Reading and writing units focus
on critical thinking and literary analysis in addition to reading comprehension, literary
techniques, and literary elements. Students will focus on grammar as it relates to their
writing. Students will develop research skills including MLA format. NCAA Approved
Course
ENGLISH II - 525
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 10
English II builds on the skills addressed in English I. Students will study literature,
informational texts, grammar, and research. Students will develop skills of literary analysis
through the examination of literary techniques and elements. Students will develop their
composition skills through the study of usage, mechanics, and documentation. Students
will take the EOC exam. English II (or Honors English II) is required for graduation. NCAA
Approved Course
Prerequisites: Successful completion of English I
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Prerequisite
Dual Credit
Advanced Placement
Virtual Course
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