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REGULAR ENGLISH 9 (212A)
Year 1 Credit
Req: Placement is based on English grades received in junior high school and Placement Test scores. Students in this course must also schedule Reading (204).
This course ensures that the student will have a solid foundation in English language skills. These skills include the basic elements of grammar, vocabulary, literature, and the five-paragraph essay. Various literary forms are introduced through the reading of novels as well as short stories, drama, non-fiction, poetry, and mythology. Course assignments, activities, and assessments will be differentiated according to student needs.
HONORS ENGLISH 9 (218)
Year 1 Credit
Req: Placement is based on English grades received in junior high school and Placement Test scores.
This course proceeds at an accelerated pace and allows the student to develop and refine his/her skills in vocabulary, grammar, reading, and composition. These skills are further developed in conjunction with the study of literature and literary genres. These include the short story, novel, drama, poetry, autobiography, biography, and mythology. Students are expected to incorporate sound reasoning and critical thinking skills in their class discussion and through their writing. They are also introduced to the five-paragraph format for composition.
REGULAR ENGLISH 10 (222)
Year 1 Credit
This course introduces the student to a broader range of literary genres, such as the short story, drama, poetry, and the novel. Included is a more detailed study of literary devices. In the study of grammar, the student explores more complex sentences and focuses on sentence and paragraph structure which lead to the unified and coherent essay. Vocabulary study is an integral part of this course. The speech portion of this course is designed to develop ease in public speaking, includes critical listening, interpersonal and intra-personal communication. It emphasizes the development of poise and confidence, speech organization, voice control and delivery, along with positive thinking.
REGULAR ENGLISH 10 (222A)
Year 1 Credit
Req: Recommendation of 9th grade English teacher and Department approval
This course introduces the student to a broader range of literary genres, such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and a more detailed study of literary devices. In the study of grammar and writing, the student explores sentences and focuses on sentence and paragraph structure which lead to coherently written assignments ranging from paragraphs to full essays. The public speaking portion of this course is designed to develop ease in public speaking, includes critical listening, organizing ideas, developing confidence, and presenting speeches. Vocabulary study is also a significant part of this course in developing test-taking and study skills. Course assignments, activities, and assessments will be differentiated according to student needs.
HONORS ENGLISH 10 (224)
Year 1 Credit
Req: Recommendation of 9th grade Honors English teacher based on skills and performance; or by exam for students enrolled in Regular English 9, based on teacher recommendation.
This course, a combination of world literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition, places great stress on the analysis of literature in preparation for Advanced Placement/Honors English 11. Literary genres studied include the short story, the novel, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. One Shakespearean play is studied along with various outside readings. This course focuses on a mastery of the five-paragraph essay format and introduces the multi-paragraph format of expository writing.
The course features a foundational study of formal writing for research. The speech portion of this course, designed to 17