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The English Department offers a comprehensive program. Literature is explored through a variety of techniques using reading, listening, and speaking skills. Writing assignments address many different types of audiences and purposes. Through speeches, group presentations and class discussions, students are able to practice correct verbal expression. All English classes require outside reading to encourage continuance of good reading habits.
The Courses offered by the English Department are:
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English 1 -1110 |
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A two-semester course required of 9th grade students which offers an introduction to literature through the study of the short story, the novel, non-fiction and drama. Students also study writing as a process, vocabulary, speech, grammar and the research paper, using Modern Language Association (MLA) format. A writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the course. |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
9 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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English 2-1120 |
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A two-semester course required for 10th grade students which continues literature study of the short story, the novel, non-fiction and drama. Students also study writing as a process, vocabulary, speech, grammar and the research paper, using Modern Language Association (MLA) format. A writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the course. |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
10 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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English 3 -1130 |
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A two-semester course required of 11th grade students. Emphasis of this course will be on American Literature. Students will continue to study writing as a process, vocabulary, speech, grammar, and the research paper, using the Modern Language Association (MLA) format. A writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the course. |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
11 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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English Honors 1- 1010 |
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This is the first course in the English honors program and offers an in-depth study of vocabulary, grammar, composition, mythology, and the novel. This course includes units on speech, drama, the short story, nonfiction, poetry, and the research paper. A writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the course.. |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
9 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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English Honors 2 -1020 |
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This is the second course in the English honors program and continues the in-depth study of vocabulary, grammar, composition, and the novel. Speech, drama, the short story, nonfiction, poetry, and the research paper will be included n this course, using Modern Language Association (MLA) format. A writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the course. |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
10 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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AP English Language and Composition 1 -1030 |
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The literary focus shall be a survey of American literature emphasizing critical analysis. An in-depth study and application of literary terms shall accompany study of all literature. Composition, analytical and expository in nature, shall be taught throughout the year and instruction in precise writing shall be given. All students enrolled in this class will be encouraged to take the AP Exam during th month of May in order to receive AP course credit. |
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Prerequisite: |
English honors 2/recommendation from English 2 teacher |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
11 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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AP English Language and Composition 2 -1040 |
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The literary focus shall be a survey of British and world literature emphasizing critical analysis. An in-depth study and application of literary terms shall accompany study of all literature. Composition, analytical and expository in nature, shall be taught throughout the year and instruction in precise writing shall be given. All students enrolled in this class will be encouraged to take the AP Exam during the month of May in order to receive AP course credit. Senior Project/Exit Portfolio will be required of all students and a writing portfolio will be maintained throughout the year.
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Prerequisite: |
AP 1 /Recommendation from English 3 teacher |
UC: |
B |
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Grade Level: |
12 |
CSU: |
English |
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Credits: |
10 |
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Journalism 1480 |
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Elective
Students study the ethics of journalism and the basics of journalism writing, including reporting, researching, writing, and editing of stories. Students are required to brainstorm appropriate stories for the school newspaper, research stories utilizing available media, conduct interviews, write stories in a variety of genres, including news, features, and editorials, coordinate photography assignments, layout stories, according to accepted media standards, and produce portfolios of their work. Students will be required to frequently complete assignments outside of class to meet deadlines.
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Prerequisite: |
None |
UC: |
G |
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Grade Level: |
10-12 |
CSU: |
Elective |
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Credits: |
10 |
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Yearbook 1440 |
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Elective
This is a laboratory course designed for the production of the school yearbook. Job assignments include typing, accounting, page design, section editing, and photography. All students are responsible for selling yearbooks, find-raising and advertising. Students are to use time out of class if necessary, to meet deadlines.
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Prerequisite: |
Teacher Recommendation |
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Grade Level: |
10-12 |
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Credits: |
10 |
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