English

In this program of language, literature, and composition, the stress is placed on the expansion of reading comprehension as well as understanding and applying subject-specific vocabulary established in junior high. Students are also given exposure to various types of literature, including fiction in the form of short stories, novels, and poetry and nonfiction in the form of research articles. The development of narrative, analytical, and research writing is stressed in composition, which follows MLA standards for formatting.

In the advanced section a more demanding reading program pertaining to supplemental books is undertaken. Like English 9, reading comprehension as well as understanding and applying subject-specific vocabulary are stressed. This rigorous academic course includes the study of fiction and nonfiction and the composition of narrative, analytical, and research writing, following MLA standards for formatting. Recommendation is needed from the eighth grade ELA teacher to be placed in this course. This course is weighted .5 quality point in the GPA.

Basic curriculum including grammar, composition, language, and literature are covered in this course. Students will read works of American authors and write responses to that literature. Vocabulary acquisition is given special emphasis. Student communication and composition skills are enhanced in order to articulate understanding and writing the essays.

Basic curriculum including grammar, composition, language, and literature are covered in this course. Students will read works of American authors and write responses to that literature. Vocabulary acquisition is given special emphasis. Student communication and composition skills are enhanced in order to articulate understanding and writing the essays. In the advanced program, topics are covered in depth and supplemental reading will be undertaken. This course is weighted in the GPA.

Research and writing will be a focus of this course. Writing assignments will not only build on basic writing skills but will focus on the following styles: expository, analytical, and narrative. A formal research paper is a course requirement. Students will read works from a variety of authors and write responses to that literature. Vocabulary acquisition will be emphasized.

Designed to be a college-level course, rich in higher level thinking, AP English Language and Composition will challenge, inspire and enrich the eager writing student who has a passion for argument and analysis. Using a variety of materials (novels, fiction/non-fiction, poems, articles, essays, short stories, visuals-art/pop, art/photography/media, film, short film, news programs interviews, audio and video clips, etc.) chosen for their merit in the discussion/analysis of high interest cultural topics (previous topics have included: Education, Food, Beauty Standards, Gender Issues, Race and Religion in America, Politics and Economics and the Environment). Students, therefore, should expect a rigorous undergraduate English experience with intellectual challenges and considerable workload that culminates with the AP English Language and Composition Exam in May. The cost of the AP Exam is included in the course fees. Upon earning a 3 or higher, the student will be awarded college credit which is accepted at most colleges and universities.

This course will cover a range of literature drawn from various time periods and cultures. Writing assignments will reflect the college and career requirements (cover letters, resumes, etc.) along with analytical and research processes. Vocabulary acquisition and communication skills will be stressed.

Designed to be a college-level course, rich in higher level thinking, AP English Literature and Composition will challenge, inspire and enrich the eager literature student. Using works that range from the sixteenth through the twenty-first century and as well several genres and modes, the reading, writing, listening and speaking experiences will broaden human understanding about the world around us today. Students, therefore, should expect a rigorous undergraduate English experience with intellectual challenges and a considerable workload that culminates with the AP English and Literature Exam in May. The cost of the AP Exam is included in the course fees. Upon earning a 3 or higher, the student will be awarded college credit which is accepted at most colleges and universities.

In this year-long course, students develop and strengthen analytic and inquiry skills, exploring two to four relevant issues chosen by the student and/or teacher. For example, students might explore the question of whether national security is more important than a citizen’s right to privacy, or whether genetic engineering is a benefit to society. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to consider an issue from multiple perspectives, evaluate the strength of an argument and make logical, fact-based decisions. Students question, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate and communicate using various media. After taking AP Seminar, students will have the opportunity to further hone their inquiry and analytical writing skills in AP Research.

AP Capstone Seminar Assessment: AP Seminar students are assessed with two (2) through-course performance tasks and one (1) end-of-course exam. The performance tasks consist of an individual research report and a team project and presentation and an individual research-based essay and presentation. All three assessments are summative and are used to calculate a final AP score of 1 to 5. Both the team and individual presentations are teacher-scored. The end-of-course exam is in May; it takes two (2) hours and consists of three (3) short-answer questions and one (1) essay question.

Prerequisites: Appropriate placement test score, or ENG-0900 Transition to College English, or ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies with a grade of “B” or higher; or ESL-1310 English as a Second Language: Grammar for Communication III and ESL-1321 ESL: Reading and Writing III, and ESL-1331 English as a Second Language: Speaking and Listening III; ESL-1510 English as a Second Language: Accelerated Grammar II, and ESL-1520 English as a Second Language: Accelerated Writing II, and ESL-1530 English as a Second Language: Accelerated Speaking & Listening II, and ESL-1540 English as a Second Language: Accelerated Reading II; or departmental approval.

Description: Study of and practice in academic writing; reading and interpretation of selected texts. Course may be thematically organized.

Prerequisites: ENG-1010 College Composition I, or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I

Description: Study and practice of persuasive and argumentative writing with emphasis on analysis and research; reading and interpretation of selected texts. Course may be thematically organized.