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| Course Title: | English 09 B | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 09.2 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Mrs. Kelly Smith | |||
| Materials: | To Kill a Mockingbird | |||
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| Course Title: | English 10 A | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 10.1 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Mrs. Ernst | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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| English 10A will focus on the art of rhetoric and reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will learn about the history of Greek drama as they study Sophocles’ famed play Antigone. Students will learn about the art of persuasive speaking, as well as how to write an I-Search paper using MLA format. Grammar and vocabulary lessons will be part of each week’s requirements. | ||||
| Course Title: | English 10 B | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 10.2 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | English 09 A (2004-2010) , English 9 B (2004-2010) , Eng 10 A | |||
| Instructors: | Mr. Wood , Mrs. Ernst | |||
| Materials: | Lord of the Flies, Hamlet, | |||
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| English 10B will focus on two very important texts: Shakespeare’s outstanding tragedy Hamlet and William Golding’s acclaimed novel Lord of the Flies. Both units will focus on the role of individual conscience and the potential for corruption. Student’s will write critically and creatively and continue to study grammar and vocabulary. | ||||
| Course Title: | English 10 in dev A | This course is not available. | ||
| Course Status: | Closed | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 10.1 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | English 09 A (2004-2010) , English 9 B (2004-2010) | |||
| Instructor: | Staff | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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| Course Title: | English 10 in dev B | This course is not available. | ||
| Course Status: | Closed | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 10.2 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | English 09 A (2004-2010) , English 9 B (2004-2010) , English 10 in dev A | |||
| Instructor: | Staff | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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| Course Title: | English 11 A | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 11.1 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Mrs. McBride | |||
| Materials: | Scarlet Letter | |||
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This course has been organized with the attempt to provide an accurate study of the American experience what it has been, what it is, and what it may become.
English 11 A American Literature will: *Provide a framework for the study of the history, culture, and literature of the United States. *Promote individual inquiry in meeting the course objectives. *Nurture critical and creative thinking skills. *Approach the American experience through time periods. *Focus on anlalyzing events, movements, groups, individuals, and literature that have shaped and contiue to shape American culture and history. Students in English 11 A American Literature will: *Identify the major periods and associated persons in the development of United States culture and history. *Demonstrate use of state standards by effective reading, writing, viewing, speaking, and listening skills in relation to American culture. *Explore through inquiry and research various American history, culture, and literature topics. |
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| Course Title: | English 11 B | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 11.2 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | English 09 A (2004-2010) , English 9 B (2004-2010) , English 10 B , Eng 10 A , Eng 11 A | |||
| Instructors: | Mrs. McBride , Mr. Wood | |||
| Materials: | A Raisin in the Sun, | |||
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This course has been organized with the attempt to provide an accurate study of the American experience what it has been, what it is, and what it may become.
English 11 B: American Literature will: *Provide a framework for the study of the history, culture, and literature of the United States. *Promote individual inquiry in meeting the course objectives. *Nurture critical and creative thinking skills. *Approach the American experience through time periods. *Focus on anlalyzing events, movements, groups, individuals, and literature that have shaped and contiue to shape American culture and history. Students in English 11 B American Literature will: *Identify the major periods and associated persons in the development of United States culture and history. *Demonstrate use of state standards by effective reading, writing, viewing, speaking, and listening skills in relation to American culture. *Explore through inquiry and research various American history, culture, and literature topics. |
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| Course Title: | English 12 A | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 12.1 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Mr. Wood | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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English 12 focuses on Lifetime Literacy, World Literature, and the beginnings of the English language.
Among the things studied in English 12 A: Classic Literature Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales Beowulf Dante's Inferno English Romantic Poetry Shakespeare's Macbeth Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment Lifetime Literacy Resumes Email Messages Memorandums Reading and Understanding News articles Writing Miscellaneous writing projects about literature selections Contemporary Literature Modern Poetry 12 Angry Men |
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| Course Title: | English 12 B | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 12.2 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | English 09 A (2004-2010) , English 9 B (2004-2010) , English 10 B , Eng 10 A , Eng 11 A , English 11 B , English 12 A (2004-2010) | |||
| Instructor: | Mr. Wood | |||
| Materials: | Writer's Inc. | |||
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English 12 B continues the focus of English 12 A on World Literature and Lifetime Literacy (language needed as an adult). It also examines the relationship between literacy skills and citizenship in a free society.
Among the things we'll study in English 12 B: An Assortment of Short Stories George Orwell's 1984 Machiavelli's The Prince Thomas Paine's Common Sense The Federalist Papers Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman We will also look at how different perspectives on government have influenced literature as well as how literature has prompted new ideas about freedom and government. |
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| Course Title: | English 9 A | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 09.1 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Mrs. Kelly Smith | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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| English 9A will lead students through an exploration of three fiction genres: the short story, the novel, and the play. Each unit of study will focus on key elements of fiction. Students will also write a critical essay relating to one of the short stories they read. Focus will be given to all aspects of the writing process including prewriting, outlining, and revision. | ||||
| Course Title: | Personal Communication | |||
| Course Status: | Open | |||
| Course Number: | ENG 12.4 | |||
| Semester Credits: | 1 | |||
| Prerequisites | None | |||
| Instructor: | Ms. Showalter | |||
| Materials: | None | |||
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| Study the basic forms of communication and gain understanding of the ways speaking, viewing and listening can improve your personal communication techniques. | ||||