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Advanced Placement 12 grade
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English Literature and Composition 1 Credit
Course Number 1400 Full Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Honors English 11 with a C+ or higher
The course is a chronological survey of English literature with special emphasis on drama and poetry. Class
format follows the seminar approach to enable the student to examine the style, content, and literary quality
of a work and to refine organizational and articulation skills. The skills of close reading, interpretation,
analysis, and evaluation are emphasized. To develop precision in diction and in expression of ideas in
preparation for college work and the AP exam, emphasis is placed on the in-class analytical essay.
Summer reading and a writing assignment are required to be completed prior to and due on the first
day of school. (See chart on page 43)
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement course(s) are REQUIRED to take the Advanced Placement
Exam.
Language Arts Electives
Credit from elective courses DOES NOT apply toward the four-credit Language Arts requirement. A
course in public speaking gives students the confidence and poise necessary for success in college and in
careers. The Language Arts Department highly recommends that each student take introduction to
Speech as part of their elective program at Brush. One full credit of a speech or drama course will
qualify as the Fine Arts credit for an Honors Diploma.
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Beginning Speech 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 1250 One Semester .50 Credit
This course is for all students interested in learning how to organize ideas, explore many aspects of oral
communication and become more efficient listeners. Students will learn techniques of voice and body
control, how to use a variety of audio-visual aids in speech making, and how to prepare and deliver
speeches to inform, stimulate, process and persuade.
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Advanced Speech 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 1251 One Semester .50 Credit
Prerequisite: Beginning Speech This course includes the study of communication skills needed for
effective discussion, basic principles of argumentation and theories and concepts of persuasive
communication. Experimentation with various forms of oral interpretations of prose, poetry, monologues
and Reader’s Theater is included. The Course is designed to increase the student’s abilities to think
critically and to establish interpersonal relationships within the context of the group.
Writing for Success 9th, 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 1919 One Semester .50 Credit
The primary focus of this class is to support students who plan on attending college. The focus will be to
work in small groups to improve the student’s ability to write in an academic setting. Students will focus
on academic writing, technical writing, grammar and mechanics. Students will get personal attention from
the teacher to help them to understand the process of writing. The forms that will be addressed are: five (5)
paragraph essays, compare and contrast essays, narrative essays, expository pieces and research writing.
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