ENGLISH
All English classes for underclassmen will include direct grammar instruction and SAT preparation . Writing instruction in the junior year is focused on the mastery of the research paper , writing , and analytical skills introduced during freshman and sophomore years . A varied program of courses is offered to seniors , which allows students to choose a genre focus for both writing and literature .
Courses in the order that they appear in this section :
* means class does not fulfill English requirement , 4 credits are needed for graduation , # means not NCAA-approved
Freshman English Freshman English Foundations # Freshman English Honors Sophomore English Sophomore English Foundations # Sophomore English Honors Junior English Junior English Foundations # Junior English Honors Junior English for the Real World # AP Language and Composition Senior English Senior English Foundations # Senior English Honors Senior English for the Real World # AP Literature and Composition English Composition # Nonfiction Literature / Journalism Creative Writing Literature of American Sport Monsters and Misfits
FRESHMEN
Ninth grade English offers an introduction to composition and literature . There will be a heavy emphasis on grammar and developing writing skills , with special emphasis on paragraph structure , topic sentences , writing an introduction and conclusion , thesis , and transitions ; facility with the five-paragraph essay format is a goal . An important component of ninth grade English is the short stories unit , which develops students ’ comprehension and analysis of literature . All ninth-grade students will study Shakespeare ’ s Romeo & Juliet and read a variety of novels . All freshman English classes receive direct grammar instruction through an online program .
Freshman English
1 Credit
This course will support students to become effective readers , writers , and communicators as they target their post high school education to include attendance at a two- or four-year college . Through reading a wide variety of high-interest fiction , short stories , epic poetry , and one Shakespeare play , students will master written responses that focus on effective paragraph structure , with complete sentences and emerging analytical skills . Habits of mind and organizational skills will also be stressed as students launch their high school careers with more challenging academic work .
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