| ENGLISH ENGLISH FLOW CHART =============================================================================== GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 =============================================================================== College Prep Eng. 1 Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Required Eng. 1 H Eng. 2 H Eng. 3 H Electives CP Journ. 1 Journ. 1 or 2 Journ. 1 or 2 Journ. 2 Creat. Writing Creat. Writ. AP Eng. Eng. 4 Electives CP Creat. Writing Speech Speed Read. or Speech General Electives Contemp. Lit. Contemp. Lit. General General Eng. 1 Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Required Readingfor some 130-English 1-1 Credit-Required Ninth grade English concentrates on writing complete sentences, unified paragraphs and organization of paragraphs into coherent essays. Emphasis is placed on usage, punctuation, and vocabulary. Dictionary skills, library skills and speech assignments are included. Literature study includes essays, short stories, poetry, the play Romeo and Juliet, and novels, including one classic. Each student's grade will be based on homework, tests, class participation, writing assignments and special projects. 132-Honors English 1 -1 Credit-Required This course is designed for those who enjoy reading and writing and have been proficient in grammar, writing and literature in the past. To be eligible, students must be recommended by their eighth grade English teachers. There will be extensive study of the more complex elements of grammar, including verbal forms and sentence subordination, honors students will be studying classic novels and plays in addition to those required in CP English. Composition assignments will involve some analysis of literature, based on reading and discussion. Grades will be based on homework, tests, class participation, writing assignments and special projects. PREREQUISITE: REFERRAL/PLACEMENT 140-English 2-1 Credit-Required English 2 concentrates on various reading and related writing assignments. Students taking this course will be expected to have a complete understanding of the parts of speech and parts of a sentence, a study of phrases, clauses, types of sentences, sentence style, and agreement rules will assist in the development of writing skills. Students will be expected to read a variety of reading materials including short stories, essays, plays, novels and poetry. Projects will be complete in connection with the thematic structure of some units. The emphasis in literature will be on comprehension, interpretation, the study of literary terms and vocabulary. PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 1 CREDIT 142-Honors English 2-College Prep-1 Credit-Required This course is designed for those who enjoy reading and writing and have been proficient in English in the past. To be eligible, students must have been very successful in college prep English 1, or English 1 Honors, recommended by their teacher and have successful English standardized test scores. There will be in-depth study and discussion of classic novels, plays, poetry, essays, and language history. In addition to creative writing some composition assignments will involve analysis of literature based on reading and discussion groups. PREREQUISITE-REFERRAL/PLACEMENT. 150-English 3-1 Credit-Required This course teaches an analytical approach to the study of American literature. Classical poetry, prose, short stories, novels, drama, and film will be studied. Writing is emphasized. It is assumed that basic skills have been attained and that the student is now ready for in-depth writing exercises which will include a research paper. Students will learn to write a variety of papers including comparison and persuasive. All major tests must be taken, and all major writing assignments, including the research paper and all its components, must be finished in a timely manner in order to pass the class. Students will be expected to purchase or find their own copy of two class novels. PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 2 152-Honors English 3-College Prep-1 Credit-Required This course is designed for those who enjoy reading and writing and have been proficient in English in the past. To be eligible, students must have been successful in English 2 and be recommended by their teacher and have successful English standardized test scores. There will be in-depth study and discussion of classic novels, plays, poetry, essays, and language history. This class is designed for those students not wishing to take senior English or juniors who wish to take an additional English class. PREREQUISITE-REFERRAL/PLACEMENT 164-Contemporary Literature-.5 Credit-Grades 11-12 General-Elective Contemporary Literature is a class designed for students who enjoy reading modern novels. Authors include Peck, Kerr, Zindel, Guess, Christie, L'Amour, and Duncan. Most books are aimed at teens. Most work is done on an individual basis in class; some outside reading is required. This class is designed for those students not wishing to take senior English or juniors who wish to take an additional English class. PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 2 167-Speech-.5 Credit-Grades 11-12-College Prep or General-Elective In speech class the student should expect to stand before his/her classmates and speak about various topics for time periods varying from five to fifteen minutes in length. All speeches are researched; most preparation is done outside of class and is the responsibility of the student. Students are required to keep a notebook and duplicate outlines. Grades will be determined by quality of his/her notebook and outlines, the student's attitude as a listener, and apparent improvement based on student's response to previous criticism. PREREQUISITE-NONE 170-Journalism 1-1 Credit-Grades 9-10-11-Elective This course is a requirement for Journalism II. The course introduces the student to all facets of their publication, including advanced preparation and actual production. The class includes gathering and organizing information, writing various types of stories, and doing lay-out. Letter grades will be determined on the basis of daily assignments, quizzes, tests, class projects, and assigned papers. Students must maintain a (B) average in order to continue on to Journalism II. PREREQUISITE-(B) AVERAGE IN ENGLISH AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION. 171-Creative Writing-.5 Credit-Grades 10-12-Elective This class will serve as an enrichment for those with interest and ability in creative writing. Areas covered will include: essays, nonfiction magazine articles, poetry, plays, short stories and the mechanics involved in getting materials published. In addition, the class will publish a literary magazine. Much of the grade will be determined by individual writing and contributions to the class. PREREQUISITE-PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR - DETERMINED BY APPLICATION AVAILABLE THROUGH ENGLISH TEACHERS 172-English 4-1 Credit-Grade 12-College Prep-Elective This course provides all college-bound seniors with the opportunity to develop and refine the reading and writing skills necessary to succeed in any reading oriented college course. In addition, guidance counselors will use class time during this course to assist students with the college application process. Any student planning to attend college should register for this course. The British literature text Adventures in English Literature will be used to present classic British literature in its historical context and in relation to today's concerns. The McDougal, Littell English text will serve as a basis for advanced composition skills. Several novels, plays, and non-fictional selections will also be used to help students gain exposure to different literary styles and periods. The course blends traditional and modern literature to help students grasp connection of universal themes to their own experience. PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 3 COLLEGE PREP 175-Advanced Placement English-1 Credit-Grade 12-College Prep-Elective AP English is a challenging course designed for the highly motivated college bound senior who has a strong interest in literature and composition, as well as an extensive reading background. It allows dedicated students the opportunity to challenge through a highly disciplined program of reading, discussion, and writing. Classic and modern fiction (largely British) will be presented in a college-like manner with college level expectations. AP students must be willing to commit the time and energy required to keep up with a fast-paced, extremely demanding curriculum. They must also recognize their responsibility to be fully prepared for class discussion, to actively participate in the exploration of works of literature, and to consistently meet deadlines for reading and writing. In return for these efforts, students will be rewarded with the skills necessary to interpret and enjoy literature over the course of a life time. All AP students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Test in English Literature and Composition offered by the College Entrance Examination Board in May for a cost of approximately $60.00. High scores on this test can be used to waive certain college English courses and/or to obtain college credit. PREREQUISITE-APPLICATION THROUGH 11TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHERS; SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM WHICH REQUIRES WRITTEN RESPONSES TO TEN BOOKS ON SUMMER READING LIST. 176-Journalism 2-1 Credit-Grade 12-Elective Journalism 2 is the production of the school publication, The Chieftain: The Students' Voice." Each student has assigned job(s) and is responsible for working in a group as a whole. Letter grades are determined by fulfilling duties to the staff, meeting deadlines, and showing self-initiative. PREREQUISITE-JOURNALISM 1 AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION 178-Speed Reading and Vocabulary Development-.5 Credit-Grade 12-College Prep or General-Elective Speed reading is designed to improve efficiency, which is a factor of reading rate, vocabulary and comprehension. The improvement of these elements is stressed in this program through the use of drills. The drills consist of three sets of timed readings of varying degrees of difficulty. Following the reading, a comprehension test will be given, which determines the accuracy of your comprehensive ability. There is also a more literary facet to the course which is designed to sharpen the student's interpretive and analytical abilities. The short story form will be used most frequently, followed by a comprehensive quiz and a discussion period. Vocabulary development is stressed through a test designed for advanced students. Words will be studies in context, through analogies and the use of synonyms and antonyms. Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, essays, attendance, and class participation. PREREQUISITE-ENGLISH 2 179-Reading-.5 Credit-Grade 9-General-Required For Some Students This course is designed to emphasize reading comprehension. A variety of selections, both fiction and non-fiction, will be read with the goal of increasing the student's comprehension to a basic minimum competency of ninth grade reading level. Vocabulary and study/location skills will be used as tools toward reaching the goal of this course. PREREQUISITE/TEACHER PLACEMENT | |
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