English Department
by:Shaun Howard
November 07, 2007
| Instructors: | Ms. Sally Baldridge Ms. Chris Holder Mr. Don Keelan-White Ms. ScottiJo Tinkham Ms. Roxy Wieseman |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
English
9......................................1005A
1005B
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) none
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 9, a required course, is a balanced study of grammar, usage, vocabulary, literature, research and composition.
English Foundations
1...............................0005A
0005B
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 year
PREEQUISITE(S) teacher or principal recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course follows the same same course description as English 9with modification and support
English
10..................................1100A
1100B
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 year
PREEQUISITE(S) English 9
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English 10 is a requires course consisting of units of studies in grammar, composition, research and literature with emphasis upon literature in all genres. Vocabulary study and composition are an outgrowth of the literature study. The focus in grammar is primarily upon language usage.
English Foundations
2..............................0310A
0310B
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 year
PREREQUISITE(S) teacher or principal recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course follows the same course description as English 10 with modifications and support.
Composition..............................1300
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) English 9 & 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Writing is treated as a process, using paragraphs as a springboard. This required course reinforces the basic writing skills of usage, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation Students write descriptive narrative and expository paragraphs and longer papers based on models, research, personal experience and imagination
Basic English Composition.........1000A
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) teacher or principal recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course follows the same course description as composition with modifications and support
Rhetoric.......................1305
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) English Composition-Grade 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Rhetoric is a course in which the writing skills studied in composition are expanded, and they are applied to various assignments. A major project is required a research essay , a biography,or a short story
Basic English Literature.................1000B
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) teacher or principal recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course follows the same course description as Rhetoric with modifications and support.
American Literature..................1400
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) Completion of composition with principal recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
American Literature involves a study of the various forms of literature written by American authors from the 17th to the 20th century.
British Literature....................1405
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) English 9 and 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION
British Literature is a study of the literature of the British isles. It concerns itself primarily with the works of the major British authors of each period in the history of British literature from the Old English period through the 20th century.
Direct Literature.....................1401
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) English 9 and 10 and recommendations
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Emphasis in this class is on reading and responding to literature. The instructor will direct the students reading program according to individual needs and choices
The Novel........................1401
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITES none
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study the novel as it relates to particular themes and human experience. For example, conflict of culture and values, individual and society, satire, heroism.
College Preparatory Research.............1410
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) Discretion of instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
College preparatory Research is a one semester elective to teach students the scientific research method, how to effectively use the library, communicate the results of their research in writing, and the technical aspects of developing a research paper.
Crier................................1415
LENGTH OF COURSE 1, 2 ,3 years
PREREQUISITE(S) none
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will publish the school newspaper The Crier.
Yearbook..........................1420
LENGTH OF COURSE 1,2 years
PREREQUISITE(S) teacher recommendation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will publish the school yearbook, The Duke
Speech........................1200
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S) Grades 10-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Speech is a course in which the student are given practical skills
in the organization and delivery of informative and persuasive
speeches.
