ENGLISH
The following sequence of courses will be the English Department’s offering for 2006-2007. All students will be placed in appropriate English classes according to their level of reading and writing skills.
| Grade 9 | English 1 | Honors English 1 |
| Grade 10 | English 2 | Honors English 2 |
| Grade 11 | English 3 | Honors English 3 |
| Grade 12 | English 4 | A.P. English |
ENGLISH 1
DESCRIPTION English 1 introduces students to the elements and forms of literature. This course stresses the development of reading and critical thinking skills necessary to gain appreciation of the various genres of literature. Major writing emphasis will include effective descriptive and expository paragraphs and essays and a review of grammar and mechanical skills.
HONORS ENGLISH 1
DESCRIPTION Honors English is designed for the advanced English student who wishes to refine his or her skills in preparation for more advanced classes such as Advanced Placement. This course will survey the four genres of literature (novel, play, poem and short story), review grammar and mechanical skills, and concentrate on the mastery of the critical essay. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Honors History.
ENGLISH 2
DESCRIPTION English 2 introduces various literary genres and concentrates on improving student’s writing skills. Major literary emphasis will be on the elements of short story, the essay, biography, poetry, drama and the novel. Students will give special attention to the development of advanced reading and thinking skills necessary to gain better comprehension and appreciation of literary works. Writing emphasis will include expository and descriptive paragraphs, and analytical and reflective essays as well as a review of grammar and mechanical skills.
HONORS ENGLISH 2
DESCRIPTION Honors English is designed for advanced college bound students. This course surveys drama, novels, short stories, and poetry in depth. This course stresses the development of critical writing and thinking. Work on special group projects and expository writing will enable students to analyze the way in which the works studied relate to themes and issues of the historical periods covered in class.
ENGLISH 3
DESCRIPTION English 3 is a college prep course which surveys works of American literature. In addition, this course will emphasize the expression of individual opinion and of logical argument through expository writing. This course fosters individual growth in literacy. The students also select literature and projects that develop diverse reading skills.
HONORS ENGLISH 3
DESCRIPTION This course is designed for advanced, college bound students. Emphasis is on critical writing and thinking with the idea that these students will take Advanced Placement English during their senior year. The class will cover American literature. (A student must maintain a "B" to remain in the class.)
ENGLISH 4
DESCRIPTION English 4 is a college prep course which surveys works of English literature. It is intended that the course give the student an introduction to our English literary heritage. Along with this, much practice is given in the writing of expository essays, culminating in the senior project.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE
DESCRIPTION Advanced Placement English is a one year course offered to 12th grade students who show unusual skill in literature and composition. This course surveys drama, novels and poetry in depth, concentrating on the mastery of the critical essay as used in college writing. Students may elect to take the national Advanced Placement exam in May with a chance of earning freshman English college credit. Students must maintain a B- or above to remain in this class.