High School English Department
Teachers: Mrs. Carls and Mrs. Heins
Course Description
ENGLISH A 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
This course is offered to students who are referred by their Junior High Language Arts Teacher and/or whose test scores indicate a need for help in reading, language arts. The class concentrates on grammar skills with some short writing activities and various reading assignments.
ENGLISH I 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
In this course, students will receive their last in-depth grammar and sentence structure instruction. A unit covering dictionary and thesaurus use is included as well.
Composition skills are addressed as students learn and practice various methods and techniques to develop topics into narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive paragraphs.
Literature study includes short stories, drama, non-fiction essays, and some poetry. Romeo and Juliet is the major literary work covered in this course.
ENGLISH B 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
After successfully completing English A, the student will continue to English B. In this course, the students use the same textbook as English I and focus on the most important concepts and skills in grammar, composition, and literature. They will complete the same types of activities as English I (with modifications and adaptations), including the study of Romeo and Juliet. At the end of this course, the student is expected to be ready for English II.
ENGLISH II 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
In this course, students will study various forms of literature: short story, poetry, essay, and drama. The novel will also be introduced and studied.
Basic grammar and usage will be reviewed. Communication skills will be emphasized through students' writing as well as through speeches. PREREQUISITE: English I or English B
ENGLISH III 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
Literature in this course focuses on American writers and how the literature is related to the events of history. Students learn to use analysis and critical thinking to evaluate literature.
Through the writing of compositions, students will learn how to develop a thesis and build an outline. Students will use computers for their writing and for research. Technology will be integrated into the coursework. PREREQUISITE: English I, II
ENGLISH IV - COMPOSITION 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT (Required if not taking Eng. 110)
The emphasis in this course is on learning to organize one's thoughts and then to develop the skills to communicate those thoughts effectively in writing as well. Students will use technology in researching, writing, and delivering presentations. Standard usage and proper mechanics are stressed, along with proper style and appropriate strategies for communication. A research project is required. PREREQUISITE: English I, II, III
ENGLISH IV- BRITISH LITERATURE 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT (Required if not taking Eng. 111)
The readings in this course provide a broad survey of British literature. The course starts with the historical development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxons and proceeds through twentieth century writings. A study of language and of composition is integrated with the study of literature. Students will use computers for their writing and for research. Technology will be integrated into the coursework. PREREQUISITE: English I, II, III
Honors Course
AMERICAN STUDIES
2 CREDITS - U.S. HISTORY AND ENGLISH III
The objectives of this honors course are as follows:
- To enable the students to link the study of American history with American literature through a chronological approach
- To enable the students to read extensively and discuss their reading
- To enable the students to write for various purposes and audiences
- To enable the students to apply their knowledge of grammar, usage, and conventions in writing and speaking
- To enable the students to use technology extensively as they research and make presentations
DUAL CREDIT
English 110 – Composition I 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT
3 HRS COLLEGE CREDIT
This course progresses the student from writing expressive compositions (expressing the ideas of the writer) to writing referential compositions (explaining or analyzing subject matter for the reader) to writing persuasive compositions (persuading the audience), through critical reading, discussion, exercises, conferences, and revision. The majority of the writing is referential.
PREREQUISITE: Score of 81 or higher on the Compass Reading test or an 18 or higher on the reading portion of the ACT.
English 111 – Composition II 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT
3 HRS COLLEGE CREDIT
This course progresses the student from writing analysis of and inquiring about issues to writing argumentative and persuasive compositions using research, through critical reading, discussion, exercises, conferences, and revision. The majority of the writing is argumentative.
Prerequisite: English 110 with a grade of “C” or better.
Course Description
ENGLISH A 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
This course is offered to students who are referred by their Junior High Language Arts Teacher and/or whose test scores indicate a need for help in reading, language arts. The class concentrates on grammar skills with some short writing activities and various reading assignments.
ENGLISH I 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
In this course, students will receive their last in-depth grammar and sentence structure instruction. A unit covering dictionary and thesaurus use is included as well.
Composition skills are addressed as students learn and practice various methods and techniques to develop topics into narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive paragraphs.
Literature study includes short stories, drama, non-fiction essays, and some poetry. Romeo and Juliet is the major literary work covered in this course.
ENGLISH B 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
After successfully completing English A, the student will continue to English B. In this course, the students use the same textbook as English I and focus on the most important concepts and skills in grammar, composition, and literature. They will complete the same types of activities as English I (with modifications and adaptations), including the study of Romeo and Juliet. At the end of this course, the student is expected to be ready for English II.
ENGLISH II 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
In this course, students will study various forms of literature: short story, poetry, essay, and drama. The novel will also be introduced and studied.
Basic grammar and usage will be reviewed. Communication skills will be emphasized through students' writing as well as through speeches. PREREQUISITE: English I or English B
ENGLISH III 1 YEAR 1.0 CREDIT (Required)
Literature in this course focuses on American writers and how the literature is related to the events of history. Students learn to use analysis and critical thinking to evaluate literature.
Through the writing of compositions, students will learn how to develop a thesis and build an outline. Students will use computers for their writing and for research. Technology will be integrated into the coursework. PREREQUISITE: English I, II
ENGLISH IV - COMPOSITION 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT (Required if not taking Eng. 110)
The emphasis in this course is on learning to organize one's thoughts and then to develop the skills to communicate those thoughts effectively in writing as well. Students will use technology in researching, writing, and delivering presentations. Standard usage and proper mechanics are stressed, along with proper style and appropriate strategies for communication. A research project is required. PREREQUISITE: English I, II, III
ENGLISH IV- BRITISH LITERATURE 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT (Required if not taking Eng. 111)
The readings in this course provide a broad survey of British literature. The course starts with the historical development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxons and proceeds through twentieth century writings. A study of language and of composition is integrated with the study of literature. Students will use computers for their writing and for research. Technology will be integrated into the coursework. PREREQUISITE: English I, II, III
Honors Course
AMERICAN STUDIES
2 CREDITS - U.S. HISTORY AND ENGLISH III
The objectives of this honors course are as follows:
- To enable the students to link the study of American history with American literature through a chronological approach
- To enable the students to read extensively and discuss their reading
- To enable the students to write for various purposes and audiences
- To enable the students to apply their knowledge of grammar, usage, and conventions in writing and speaking
- To enable the students to use technology extensively as they research and make presentations
DUAL CREDIT
English 110 – Composition I 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT
3 HRS COLLEGE CREDIT
This course progresses the student from writing expressive compositions (expressing the ideas of the writer) to writing referential compositions (explaining or analyzing subject matter for the reader) to writing persuasive compositions (persuading the audience), through critical reading, discussion, exercises, conferences, and revision. The majority of the writing is referential.
PREREQUISITE: Score of 81 or higher on the Compass Reading test or an 18 or higher on the reading portion of the ACT.
English 111 – Composition II 1 SEM. 0.5 CREDIT
3 HRS COLLEGE CREDIT
This course progresses the student from writing analysis of and inquiring about issues to writing argumentative and persuasive compositions using research, through critical reading, discussion, exercises, conferences, and revision. The majority of the writing is argumentative.
Prerequisite: English 110 with a grade of “C” or better.
