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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

9th Grade:                10th Grade:
English 9                 English 10
Honors English 9          Honors English 10
H2BE: Honors Biology &    Journalism 1 Newspaper

    Honors English           Production
                          Science Fiction
11th Grade:               Speech
English 11                Senior Literature
AP English: Language &    The Horror Genre
                          The Short Story
    Composition (11&12)   Yearbook Production
AP English: Literature &  12th Grade:
                          Classics to Contemporary
   Composition (11&12)
WRLA 10101: Writings In      Literature
                          Drama as Literature
   American Literature    Journalism 1, 2 or 3
Journalism 1 Newspaper
                             Newspaper Production
   Production             Science Fiction
Journalism 2 Newspaper    Senior Literature
                          Speech
   Production             The Horror Genre
Science Fiction           The Short Story
Speech                    Yearbook Production
Senior Literature         AP English: Language &
The Horror Genre
The Short Story               Composition (11&12)
Yearbook Production       AP English: Literature &

                             Composition (11&12)
                          WRLA 10101: Writings In

                             American Literature (CCP)
                          FDLA 20101: Writings in

                             World Literature (CCP)
                          Service Learning
                          New Dimensions

ENGLISH 9                                                   Initially focusing on the basic strategies of
                                                            composition as a process, the course moves into the
(Full year, 1 credit)                                       study of short stories, novels, dramas, poetry, and
                                                            nonfiction. Vocabulary development, library
This ninth grade English course is intended to serve        orientation, and reading strategies are integral parts
as a transition to the senior high school curriculum,       of this program. Major works have included To Kill a
emphasizing language and literature strategies              Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men.
necessary for successful experiences not only in
English courses but also in all instructional areas.        Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks not to exceed
Because the demands of written language                     $35.00.
performance increase at the high school level, this
course places greater emphasis on written work.

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