enhance media literacy.
English II
This course emphasizes continuing development of oral language and composition skills.
Included within the study are the identification of literary themes and forms, use of
effective reading strategies, and development of speaking/listening skills. Students write
for varied audiences and purposes and work to apply effective ideas, voice, word choice,
fluency, organization, and conventions in their writing. Reading selections with increased
text complexity for this level include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, and
informational text.
English III
This course presents advanced work in composition and reading. Students’ will practice
both reading and writing as a process. The course provides an overview of American
literature from the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Period, allowing students to
examine samples of traditional, classic, and multi-ethnic selections that represent this
country’s cultural diversity. Selections include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction,
and informational texts. As students read, they are asked to focus on comprehension,
analysis, and evaluation. As they write for varied audiences and purposes, students work
to develop their ideas and apply effective voice, word choice, fluency, logical organization
of material, and appropriate conventions of language. In addition to process pieces,
students produce in-class, timed writings. The skills of listening/speaking and the
enhancement of media literacy are addressed in the fabric of the course.
Military Literature (New Course)
This course contains a survey of novels, novellas, poetry, and nonfiction pieces, each
taking place within, and focusing upon, most large military interventions, crises, conflicts,
and
wars. The chronological timeline of this course runs from the early American wars to the
current War on Terror (Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom). Students will
be provided with a knowledgeable environment, and they will experience a well-rounded,
in-depth grouping of materials based upon reading, writing, and discussion, all in regard
to literature of a historical and militaristic significance.
Newspaper (New Course) (Cum Laude Recognition)
This course designed for students interested in newspaper process and developing their
skills as a writer. The course explores the contemporary media and the ethical
responsibility issues inherent in the press today. Students will learn the fundamentals of
news, feature, editorial and sports writing. Copy reading, news style and editing will be
stressed. Students will create numerous original stories using varied structures and
writing techniques. Students will also learn to create computer generated layouts and
graphics. Students will develop and publish a community-wide newspaper.
Professional Communication
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to understand and develop
effective interpersonal communication skills for the 21st Century. Professional
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