
English 1 A and 1B
This
introductory English course combines the study of
literary genre with a focus on composition skills.
Students will learn effective communication skills by
focusing on the 6+1 Traits of writing developed by the
Northwest Regional Education Laboratories. Oral
communication and research skills are included.
Students select from a choice of novels
in the first semester, and in the second semester they
will read The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, by
Jerome and Robert E. Lee, 055327838X
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English 2A and 2B
This intermediate English course
combines the study of world literature along with a
continued focus on composition skills. Students will
read, reflect, synthesize, and respond to several
different types of world literature. A research paper is
a requirement. No text required-various novels will be
read.
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English 3A and 3B
This course explores American literature
and the pursuit of the American Dream. Students will
examine the roots of American literature in religion and
faith, relive a revolution of rebellion and conformity,
redefine truth and human potential, and develop a deeper
sense of self. Through an exploration of classic
American themes and ideals, students will deepen their
awareness of political and social influences that have
shaped American culture as it is known today. Selections
of literature range from poetry and fiction (short
stories, novellas, drama) to nonfiction (speeches,
sermons, letters, journals, news articles). Not only
will students think about literature and its connection
to their lives--they will also learn to question the
beliefs and ideas that have informed American literature
throughout the country’s sometimes harmonious, sometimes
volatile history.
REQUIRED TEXT :
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
REQUIRED MATERIALS - To meet
objectives of the course and high school Language Arts
standards of speaking and listening, students
participating in this course should have access to
Youtube. In addition, students must be able to listen to
and watch streaming video and audio; and will need
access to a microphone and/or digital video and software
to record mp3 or .avi files.
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English 4A and 4B
This is a class that will prepare
students for the skills they will need to be successful
in college and in life. When they have completed the
class, students will have acquired the reading and
critical thinking skills necessary for understanding
challenging new material, analyzing that material to
deduce meaning, and applying what they have learned to
our world. They will have the composition skills needed
to communicate their understanding effectively to a
variety of audiences. Students will read and analyze
classic works of literature because these works contain
literary qualities that merit study and provoke
thinking, not because of a requirement to know a
particular work or author. They will also look at modern
and contemporary works as they examine all genres:
plays, short stories, poetry, essays, and novels.
Students will learn to apply critical
literary terms as tools for learning, understanding, and
communication. Learning activities include close
reading, paraphrasing, discussions, essays, short answer
exams, research papers, reflective journals, web quests,
oral presentations, and others. The unit structure below
identifies the main headings of the units only. Most
units will include a combination of genres and
activities. The structure to the class is not based upon
a sequence of chronology, national origin, or genres. It
is instead based upon the sequence that best supports
the learning needs of the student.
REQUIRED READINGS:
King Lear; There
Will Come Soft Rains; The Kite Runner
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Grammar and
Composition
This course is designed for the student
who needs extra help in mastering communication skills
and fundamental principles of grammar and usage. The
course focuses on teaching the composition concepts in
the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing pioneered by the NorthWest
Regional Education Laboratories. Grammar is taught as a
tool for improving communication rather than as a pure
focus of study. Oral Communication and research skills
are included. Although there is some literature study in
the course, it is not the focus. The course emphasizes
diagnosis of student writing needs and targeting
individualized needs for improvement. No required text.
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Creative Writing
(NEW!)
In this course,
students will explore a range of creative writing
genres, including fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction, drama, and multimedia writing. Students
will study examples of writing through classic and
contemporary selections and will apply that knowledge
and understanding to their writing. In addition,
students will develop an intimate understanding of the
writing process and its application to various
projects. As students move through the course, they
will understand and evaluate the writings of others,
and be able to apply the evaluation criteria to their
own writing. By the end of the course, students will
have created a well-developed portfolio of finished
written works. Learning activities include reading;
listening; discussing; writing; multiple choice games;
self-check activities; and reflective journals. The
unit structure includes the broader idea of the unit
as defined by the main heading. Units will include a
combination of activities and will culminate in a
submittal of the finished unit project. Unit projects
will be developed in phases throughout each section of
the unit. Unit lessons and performance tasks have been
scaffolded carefully to help students achieve deeper
levels of understanding.
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textbook required.
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