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English I Honors is an intensive course that covers the study of form in short stories, drama, novels, and poetry. Students are often working at a one year advanced grade level. The students learn to identify, compare, contrast, and analyze the characteristics of the various genres. The composition program emphasizes mastery of various paragraph forms: narrative, informative, and argumentative. A research component is also included. Students are taught the basic elements of the expository essay. They are also required to extend their reading beyond the literature included in the basic curriculum. In the skills area, the students learn vocabulary skills, study skills, and listening skills. The course includes instruction in grammar, mechanics, and spelling which proceeds at an accelerated pace. Students must maintain an A or B grade to remain in the class. Students should expect to have an average of one hour of homework each day in this class. Summer reading assignments are required.
COURSE: ENGLISH II (P) COURSE CODE: EBP2 GRADE: 10
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU – Subject B PREREQUISITE: None
English II College Preparatory, an intensive course, covers the study of theme in short stories, drama, novels, and poetry. The emphasis is on world literature. The objectives for literature are sequential and are based on skills acquired in the study of genre in the ninth grade. The composition program emphasizes the refinement of techniques and structure in the narrative, informative, and argumentative essay forms. Students are encouraged to write clearly and develop related writing skills. Students also learn basic research skills. In the skills areas students develop their own vocabulary through a study of Latin prefixes and roots and college preparatory vocabulary. They also develop and refine their study skills and speaking skills. Instruction in grammar is continuous, and, while taught directly, is emphasized via student composition instruction.
COURSE: ENGLISH II HONORS - HP YEAR COURSE: 10 credits
COURSE CODE: EBPJ UC/CSU – Subject B
GRADE: 10
PREREQUISITE: Students in college prep courses applying for honors courses must receive an “A” both semesters in the prerequisite course(s), and take the departmental placement exam.
Students currently in honors must receive a “B” or higher both semesters in the prerequisite course(s).
English II Honors is a survey of British Literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. Heavy emphasis is placed on composition, including timed writing, expository essays, a research project and creative projects. Further emphasis is placed on reading comprehension and in-depth analysis of the classic works of English literature. Vocabulary, grammar, and study skills are also covered.
English II Honors is an enrichment program for English students. Throughout the year students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and literary awareness. This course demands self- direction and self-motivation. Students must maintain a grade of “A” or “B” to remain in the class. Students should expect to have a minimum of one hour of homework each day in this class. Summer reading assignments are required.
COURSE: EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING/III (P) YEAR COURSE: 10 credits