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English

English 3 Option AP English Language and
Grade 11 Composition
Course Number OPT151
Full Year Course - 1 credit Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: None Course Number 159
Estimated Fee: None Full Year Course - 1 credit
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical Prerequisite: Recommendation
Education Estimated Fee: AP test registration
Career: CORE Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE
This writing and reading program focuses on
research, literary analysis, argumentative, With recommendations from and the approval
narrative, and informational forms. In order to of the College Board, the Advanced Placement
teach effective reading and writing skills, English Language and Composition course
students will analyze texts for structure, work models a college composition class.
purpose, and viewpoint to gain insight and
understanding. Students will articulate The curriculum concentrates on
thoughtful analysis through diverse media. argumentation: how to analyze the rhetoric
This program will prepare students for employed by writers and speakers, how to
college-level writing, as well as practical construct successful arguments which
writing for all disciplines and career paths. synthesize accredited sources, and how to
compose successful arguments that draw on
personal knowledge and experiences.
Promoting an awareness of current events and
history, particularly American history, the
coursework places a greater emphasis on non-
fiction than fiction and analyzes fiction for
arguments made by the author. Students
enrolled in this course are required to take the
A.P. exam in May.

English 4
Grade 12
Course Number 161
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Estimated Fee: None
Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE

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

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