One semester.
This semester course compares literature to media, the study of historical periods in media development, and the technology of media production, in order to have seniors become visually literate, critical thinkers, and evaluative writers when interpreting media. To show mastery, students will respond through a variety of venues such as written analyses and class presentations. This class will hone critical thinking and composition skills learned in previous English courses while instructing students on the concept of visual literacy.
Year-long. Weighted grade.
Through the study of a variety of genres (poetry, short story, novel, essays, media) and exposure to various text styles, students will enhance their verbal and written text analysis skills. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP English Literature and Composition examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. Students in this course may choose to add a senior choice as an elective credit. Literature read in this course contains mature content.
Year-long.
This course focuses on various aspects of film study including the technical viewpoint, the historical significance, and the visual approaches used to demonstrate thematic ideas in film. Also, students will focus on communication skills needed to effectively connect with others in their environment, personal relationships, daily activities, and professional settings. Students will focus on logically developing ideas with appropriate evidence, clear and precise language, and varied sentence structure. In this course students will utilize and refine their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This course is not NCAA Eligibility Center approved.
Year-long. Weighted grade.
This course emphasizes the study of verbal and written language, rhetoric, and argumentation. Students in this course participate in the reading and writing of a variety of challenging texts. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP English Language and Composition exam may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
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Year-long.
This required course (except for students taking ENGL3000R or ENGL3000A) continues college preparation of language and composition through a skills-based study of a wide variety of texts representing multiple cultures and genres. Students will utilize skills to critically analyze information, synthesize valid sources, and develop cogent arguments while implementing 21st-century skills and technologies.
Year-long.
This course emphasizes a range of fiction and non-fiction texts arranged in thematic units. It is designed to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills. It is designed to reinforce valuable principles and usage of reading along with an emphasis on improving composition skills. Students complete a research project during the second semester. This course is not NCAA core approved.
Grade 10. Year-long. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
The goal of American Society is to examine and analyze what it means to be an American. Taught in an interdisciplinary format, this two-period block course will take a humanities approach, connecting history and literature to art, architecture, entertainment, propaganda, and fashion. American society emphasizes the skills that will prepare students for life beyond high school, including written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, technological competency and making connections between disciplines. This course is open to all sophomores who need to fulfill the graduation requirements for American History and English 2.
Year-long. Weighted grade.
This course includes the study of American literature from colonial through contemporary periods using thematic strands. Students will read journals, biographies, essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poetry representing American authors and authors of various ethnic backgrounds. The literature will promote students’ analytical abilities and will encourage critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. In addition, the literature will serve as models and material for speaking in persuasive, informative, and entertainment forums. Through the study of literature, composition, and argumentation, this course continues to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses as juniors and seniors.
Year-long.
This course includes the study of American Literature from colonial through contemporary periods using thematic strands. Students will read journals, biographies, essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poetry representing American authors of various ethnic backgrounds. The literature will promote students’ analytical abilities and will encourage critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. Speaking and listening skills are also emphasized.
Year-long.
This course focuses on the development of reading skills through the analysis of fiction, nonfiction, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Descriptive, expository, persuasive, narrative, and literary analysis writing, as well as basic research techniques and communication skills, are addressed through instruction. In addition, students refine their grammar and usage skill through the writing process and the application of essential composition strategies. This full-year course meets for two consecutive periods providing time for practice and growth in reading and writing. This course is not NCAA core approved.