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English Language Arts

English Language Arts. What classes should I take?. INDEPENDENT WORK IS EXPECTED IN ALL CLASSES. Eng. 9 Regular Literature Grammar Composition Vocabulary Word origins Library skills. Eng. 9 Accelerated PRE-REQ: A average in 8th grade Language Arts

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English Language Arts

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  1. English Language Arts What classes should I take? INDEPENDENT WORK IS EXPECTED IN ALL CLASSES

  2. Eng. 9 Regular Literature Grammar Composition Vocabulary Word origins Library skills Eng. 9 Accelerated PRE-REQ: A average in 8th grade Language Arts Mastery of same Eng. 9 skills - More in depth Move at a faster pace Interpretation and analysis of abstract materials Will challenge superior students English 9

  3. Eng. 10 Regular Basic communication skills Practical writing activities Oral presentations World literature Short stories, non-fiction, novels, drama. poetry Eng. 10 Accelerated Pre-Req: A average in reg. 9. B or higher in Accelerated 9 Fast paced - more in depth Composition Oral presentations World literature Short stories, non-fiction, novels, drama, poetry English 10

  4. Eng. 11 Regular American Lit. based Practical reading and writing activities Critical thinking skills developed Oral presentations Eng. 11 Accelerated Pre-Req: B or higher average in Acc. Eng. 10 or A average in reg. Eng. 10 Better prep for College bound American Lit. based Writing ranges from a formal research paper to creative essays Intensive development of writing skills Oral presentations English 11

  5. Eng. 11 AP Pre-req: B or higher average in Acc. Eng. 10 AP test required in May for college credit Reading widely with detailed analysis Concentration on non-fiction SUMMER READING REQUIRED Eng. 12 AP Pre-req: B or higher average in 11 Acc, AP, or College Writing and Shakespeare AP test required in May for college credit Concentration on imaginative literature and literary essays SUMMER READING REQUIRED ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)COLLEGE LEVEL WORK

  6. English 12 • Designed for non college bound students • Create and analyze workplace documents • Develop research skills • Fiction and non-fiction reading materials will be used • Will create and present a variety of individual projects

  7. Eng. 12 Accelerated • Pre-req: B or higher average in Eng. 11 Accelerated, AP, College Writing, or Shakespeare OR A average in Eng. 11, Contemporary Lit. , or Creative Writing • College Bound • British literature based reading: Anglo-Saxon to modern day • May include epic poetry, sonnet, drama, non-fiction, satire • Technical and creative writing skills developed • Will write a research paper • Independent reading at a college level

  8. Contemporary literature Pre-req: junior or senior standing Fiction and non-fiction Will read 8-10 novels Reading also includes short stories, poetry, essays, etc. Activities include oral discussions as well as written responses Six by Shakespeare Pre-req: junior or senior with a C average from an accelerated or AP Eng.The previous year or A average in reg. Level Eng. Read and analyze 6 plays Assignments include presentations, formal writing, and language study College level work Semester Reading Classes

  9. Creative Writing Pre-req: junior or senior WILL WRITE EVERY DAY! Create, practice, and refine personal writing Write poems, drama, stories, and journal entries Pre-College Composition Pre-req: junior or senior. C or higher average in Acc. or AP English or A in Reg. Level Eng. Prepares college bound students for college level writing Formal research paper Analytical, persuasive, and expository writing Also write college entrance essays and workplace documents. Semester Writing Classes

  10. Speech • Develop confidence and poise in public speaking • A variety of activities • Impromptu • Informative • Persuasive • Oral interpretation • Pantomime • Improvisation • Debate

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