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English 3 (ENG301)

Course Description: This course continues emphasis on composition skills and literary analysis
through a focus on the American Experience. Studies will focus on the colonization of America and
its fight for independence during the Fall semester and America’s expansion into many new directions
in the Spring Semester. Study will include the exploration of English as a developing and changing
language. Students will be studying the development of American Literature and important
American authors. All literary study is supported by composition.
Pre-Requisite: English 2 (ENG201)

English 4 (ENG401)

Course Description: Twelfth grade English Language Arts is the study of British literature and
informational texts. Students will read fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. In addition, students
will continue to develop and use vocabulary and grammar skills. English IV students are expected to
produce coherent and well-organized writing using the writing process. Students will write analysis,
narrative, and informational pieces. Students will research a topic and produce a completed research
project that includes a written paper, oral presentation, and visual aids.
Pre-Requisite: English 3 (ENG301)