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English
persuasive writing, as well as analytical English 4 Self-Paced
essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched Grade 12
through applied literary study, emphasizing Course Number SP161
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 through Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE
the review of grammar, usage, and mechanics
and their application to the writing process. English 4 is a survey of British literature.
This is a college preparatory course. The Emphasis is placed upon the significant
course work given and teacher expectations literary works and styles of each era. The lives
are commensurate with the pre-college level. of writers and the historical backgrounds of
literary periods are also studied, as well as the
English 4 Option history of the English language. Much time is
Grade 12 given to the improvement of student
Course Number OPT161 composition through expository and
Full Year Course - 1 credit persuasive writing, as well as analytical
Prerequisite: None essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched
Estimated Fee: None
Recommended For: College Bound through applied literary study, emphasizing
Career: CORE understanding of word meanings rather than
rote memorization of definitions.
English 4 is a survey of British literature.
Emphasis is placed upon the significant In addition, language study is targeted
literary works and styles of each era. The lives through the review of grammar, usage, and
of writers and the historical backgrounds of mechanics and their application to the writing
literary periods are also studied, as well as the process. This is a college preparatory course.
history of the English language. Much time is The course work given and teacher
given to the improvement of student expectations are commensurate with the pre-
composition through expository and college level.
persuasive writing, as well as analytical
essays. The students’ vocabulary is enriched
through applied literary study, emphasizing AP English Literature and
understanding of word meanings rather than
rote memorization of definitions. Composition
Grade 12
In addition, language study is targeted through Course Number 169
the review of grammar, usage, and mechanics Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Recommendation
and their application to the writing process. Estimated Fee: A.P. Test Registration
This is a college preparatory course. The Recommended For: College Bound
course work given and teacher expectations Career: CORE
are commensurate with the pre-college level.
With recommendations from and the approval
of the College Board, the Advanced Placement
English Literature and Composition course
work models a college composition class.
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