ENGLISH 9
131111 Honors
131211 Merit
131410 Directed
131800 Individual Education Plan

Emphasis is on composition, including the development of explanatory, narrative, descriptive, and persuasive techniques. Students study appropriate organizational patterns and methods of support. Grammar and usage skills are studied through the writing process. In addition to composition, students examine literary works with an emphasis on setting, plot, and character as they relate to theme.

ENGLISH 10
132111 Honors
132211 Merit
132410 Directed
132800 Individual Education Plan

Emphasis is on the study of American literature. Elements of literary works are analyzed for their contribution to meaning. Objectives also include oral presentations, compositions, and research project/paper. Grammar and usage continue to be studied through the writing process.

Emphasis is on the study of British literature. Elements of literary works are analyzed for their contribution to meaning. Objectives also include forming and expressing an opinion, studying tragedy, and recognizing changes in the English language. Grammar and usage skills continue to be studied through the writing process.

ENGLISH 11
134121 Merit
134410 Directed
134800 Individual Education Plan

Emphasis is on the study of world literature and how it crosses history and cultures. Objectives also include the research paper and compositions and analyzing literature. Students fulfill school-to-career requirements by completing a résumé and business interview. Grammar and usage skills continue to be studied through the writing process.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIONS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT       Grades 11-12
134181

This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language and Composition through a college-level class. Emphasis is on the analysis of rhetorical devices employed in non-fiction, including essays, articles, and speeches. Students continually write timed and un-timed essays on a variety of topics.
Prerequisite: English 11 Honors, AP English may be taken by juniors upon completion of English 11 Honors with permission of instructor.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITIONS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT        Grade 12
134371

This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature and Composition through a college-level class. Emphasis is on the refinement of individual writing styles and the critical analysis of literature. Students analyze representative works from several genres and periods. This seminar requires intensive thinking, and independent assignments.
Prerequisite: English 11 Honors

ENGLISH STUDENT ASSISTANT
130000

A student performs non-instructional tasks for a teacher. No credit is awarded.

Emphasis is on improving thinking and speaking skills through competition. Activities include declamation, extemporaneous speaking, oratory, and prose and poetry reading. In debate, students must present arguments and evidence in a highly structured format, which emphasizes research and critical thinking.

HUMANITIES
134211 One Credit
134221 ½ Credit-Check for availability

Emphasis is on the relationship of literature to social and political developments from the classical period through the Renaissance and Reformation. Materials are taken from language arts, fine arts and social sciences. Writing includes the critical essay. This class may be taken as an elective in grade 11; Humanities may be taken as an elective or English credit in grade 12.
Prerequisite: English 11 Honors or permission of instructor.

This course helps students learn and apply skills related to news writing, editing, financing, and presentation.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

STUDIES IN COMPOSITION
134111

This course is designed for seniors as an alternative to Advanced Placement Literature/Language and composition or as an elective. Emphasis is on refinement of expository writing techniques including the writing of thesis, selection of supporting details, and organization of ideas. Literary works and excerpts are used as models and sources for writing based on student needs and backgrounds.

Objectives of this course offered only at the Career and Technology Center include an examination of oral language choices, the use of specialized reference material, and distinguishing between fact and interference. Students are required to apply grammar, usage, and composition skills in writing assignments, which include sentence outlines and critical analyses.