English

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: SOPHOMORE ENLGISH

Description:   CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None In terms of literature and literary elements, the focus of this course is American literature. Students will read short stories, poems, novels, and plays. The acquisition of Common Core State Standards will be emphasized. Grammar and mechanics will again be a focus in formal writing and speaking. Students will be required to create and present formal essays and speeches. The development and acquisition of 21st Century skills will be emphasized. We will be working with higher level vocabulary acquisition. 

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: JUNIOR ENGLISH

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None The literature covered in this course focuses on English literature.  There is a strong focus on the Common Core State Standards. We will continue learning higher level vocabulary words.  The many class readings and projects will expand upon and sharpen critical thinking skills. There will be a thorough review of proper grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics. Students will be expected to follow strict guidelines and meet firm deadlines. There will be several activities happening at the same time.

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: SOPHOMORE ENLGISH

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course is designed as a workshop for students who want to improve their creative writing skills. Creative fiction will be the focus during one quarter, and students will study published short stories, poetry, drama, children’s literature…etc. before creating their own.  The second quarter will focus on creative nonfiction, and students will study essays, memoirs, magazines, newspapers, journals, documentaries, and advertisements before creating their own pieces.  Note that this course is based around writing rather than literature.  Students MUST be able to work independently to meet deadlines and be willing to share work aloud.

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: FRESHMEN ENGLISH

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None  In terms of literature, students will be reading a variety of genres of literature through several thematic units and working with a variety of literary elements at the 10th grade level. Students will read short stories, fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry. Common core state standards are emphasized. Students will be exposed to and acquire a more sophisticated vocabulary. Students will be required to compose numerous paragraphs and essays with a focus on proper use of grammar and mechanics. Additionally, there will be several projects to complete that focus on building 21st century skills.

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: NONE

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course will require students to focus on using proper grammar and mechanics in both formal and informal written and spoken assignments. Students will be reading a variety of literature in several thematic units. Students will practice reading, increase reading comprehension, and be required to give speeches. Additionally, a strong emphasis is placed on Common Core State Standards and building 21st Century skills; therefore, students will be expected to use technology to create and present a variety of projects. Students will work on research, note-taking, listening, reading, writing, thinking and vocabulary development skills.

Department: English

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: FRESHMEN ENGLISH

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None This course is intended for struggling writers. Students will focus on the differences between informal and formal writing styles, formats and structures; students will create several paragraphs, essays and stories that reflect the differences.  Grammar and mechanics will be reviewed and incorporated into the writing, and several short stories, poems, plays and short novels will act as topics for written responses.Approval by instructor necessary.