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English
English 4 essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched
Grade 12 through applied literary study, emphasizing
Course Number 161 understanding of word meanings rather than
Full Year Course - 1 credit rote memorization of definitions.
Prerequisite: None
Estimated Fee: None In addition, language study is targeted
Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE through the review of grammar, usage, and
mechanics and their application to the writing
English 4 is a survey of British literature. process. This is a college preparatory course.
Emphasis is placed upon the significant The course work given and teacher
literary works and styles of each era. The lives expectations are commensurate with the pre-
of writers and the historical backgrounds of college level.
literary periods are also studied, as well as the
history of the English language. Much time is
given to the improvement of student AP English Literature and
composition through expository and
persuasive writing, as well as analytical Composition
essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched Grade 12
Course Number 169
through applied literary study, emphasizing Full Year Course - 1 credit
understanding of word meanings rather than Prerequisite: Recommendation
rote memorization of definitions. Estimated Fee: A.P. Test Registration
Recommended For: College Bound
In addition, language study is targeted through Career: CORE
the review of grammar, usage, and mechanics
and their application to the writing process. With recommendations from and the approval
of the College Board, the Advanced Placement
This is a college preparatory course. The English Literature and Composition course
course work given and teacher expectations work models a college composition class.
are commensurate with the pre-college level.
The curriculum involves both the study and
English 4 Self-Paced practice of writing and the study of literature.
Grade 12 Composition study will encompass the modes
Course Number SP161 of discourse, rhetorical strategies and
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None argumentation, critical analysis of literature,
Estimated Fee: None and exposition. The study of literature will
Recommended For: College Bound include a mix of world, English, and American
Career: CORE literature. Students enrolling in this course are
expected to take the AP exam in May.
English 4 is a survey of British literature.
Emphasis is placed upon the significant
literary works and styles of each era. The lives
of writers and the historical backgrounds of
literary periods are also studied, as well as the
history of the English language. Much time is
given to the improvement of student
composition through expository and
persuasive writing, as well as analytical
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