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I:
Credit 1
Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on integrating
critical thinking, reading, writing, listening, and viewing
skills. Both required and self-selected readings provide students
with opportunities to experience classic and modern literature
representing various genres, cultures, and time periods. Students
enhance skills in the following areas: vocabulary, grammar,
writing specific works in MLA format (i.e. 5 paragraph essays),
journal, library skills, etc. In addition, research, test
taking, study skills, and organizational methods will be reinforced.
The following forms of literature will be introduced to English
I students: short story, drama, novel, essay, poetry, and
non-fiction.
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Grade
9 |
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| ENGLISH
II:
Credit
1
Prerequisite: English
I
Students will strengthen writing
skills in paragraph writing, emphasizing correct grammar,
word choice and organization. Literature focuses on types
with at least one Shakespearean drama and two novels. Writing
projects will center on reading selections. Vocabulary study
will include verbal analogies.
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Grade
10 |
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| HONORS
ENGLISH II: (College Credit
Avaliable)
Credit
1
Prerequisite: A Grade
of B+ or Higher in English I & Teacher Recommendation
This course develops skills
in critical reading of literature and the writing process.
Students read seven novels: 2 in summer, 2 independently,
5 during the year. One or two plays will be read and studied
in depth. Non-fiction, drama, short stories, and newspaper
or magazine editorials comprise the remainder of the reading.
Students analyze literary works in detail, focusing on literary
elements, rhetorical devices, audience and theme. Students
will learn the dynamics of writing a thesis statement. Honors
English II develops critical writers whose analysis and interpretation
skills evolve in narrative, descriptive, and expository writing.
Students take the Advanced Placement Examination in Language
and Composition in early May. The course requires summer reading,
attending the Shakespeare Festival, and writing a personal
narrative. Students use a text anthology and write a 7-8 page
research paper; vocabulary study comes with the reading assigned.
Students will write 30+ essays. Class participation is an
expectation. Entrance into the class requires an application,
high grades in English I, an essay, and a teacher recommendation.
There is only one section; class size is limited.
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AP
Grade 10 |
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ENGLISH III:
Credit
1
Prerequisite: Successful
Completion of English II
Students will study a variety
of literary forms in American literature through assigned
reading,
lectures, discussions, individual and group projects, writing
assignments and cooperative learning activities. The course
will develop interpretive reading, critical thinking skills,
argumentative and expository essay writing. Review activities
will cover reading comprehension, grammar, mechanics and usage
exercises.
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Grade
11 |
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| HONORS
ENGLISH III: (College Credit
Avaliable)
Credit
1
Prerequisite: Successful
Completion of English II or Honors English II
This course emphasizes the
development of critical reading and writing skills. Building
upon study of American Literature, the course will include
American minority authors. Compositions written for the course
will be persuasive in form and emphasize a close reading of
the literature. Students in this course take the AP examination
in May for which they could receive college credit upon entrance
into their college of choice. Students are expected to do
summer reading and attend Shakespearean play(s).
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AP
Grade 11 |
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| ENGLISH IV:
Credit
1
Prerequisite: Successful
Completion of English III or Honors English III
This course combines the study
of English literature with written composition. It provides
the student with a broad overview of English literature. Writing
is done in connection with the literature. Compositions are
persuasive in form and emphasize a close reading of the literature
with critical writing. In addition, the students complete
a research project.
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Grade
12 |
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| HONORS
ENGLISH IV: (College Credit
Avaliable)
Credit
1
Prerequisite: Grade
of B+ or Higher in English III or Completion of Honors
English III
Course Fee: Based upon Rockhurst University
course fee requirements
This course emphasizes the
development of skills in critical reading of English literature
primarily and in writing about literature and related ideas.
It is for students capable of doing college level work and
who are willing to devote the energy necessary to complete
a more rigorous and demanding senior English course. Compositions
written for the course are persuasive in form and emphasize
a close reading of the literature. Students are expected to
do summer reading and attend the Shakespearean plays. Other
Shakespearean plays are also read. Students may elect to sign
up for advanced college credit through Rockhurst University
(ACCP).
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ACCP
Grade 12 |
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SHAKESPEAREAN
DRAMA:
Credit
1
Prerequisite: Successful
Completion of English II
This semester course is an
intensive study of Shakespeare's works, encompassing histories,
tragedies, and comedies. Extensive analysis of several plays
will be undertaken. Elements of stage conditions and social-historical
background are also considered. Critical essays from A.C.
Bradley, Northrup Frye, Harold Bloom, and others will be read
in addition to the plays. Film versions of plays will be analyzed
to understand director's conceptualization of character and
motivation. Writing, individual and group projects and class
participation are expectations. This course is an elective
course and does not fulfill the 4-credit core requirement
for English.
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Grade
11~12 |
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| CREATIVE
WRITING:
Credit
1
Prerequisite: None
This semester course will be
an intensive writing course that will focus on developing
the student's creative expression. Students will be required
to analyze as well as understand classical works of short
fiction and poetry, with the intention of using this information
to improve their own craft. The class expectations include
the following: presenting, critiquing, extensive writing and
attempts at publication.
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Grade
11~12 |
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