ENGLISH

9th GRADE COLLEGE ENGLISH (110)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

Reading will focus on all of the genres to help students with thinking and writing skills. These works will focus on unabridged works of literature as well as mythology, Romeo and Juliet, short stories, and poetry. In depth study will promote comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary development, understanding and application of the elements of fiction and literary and poetic terms. These goals will be supported by independent reading in and out of class, rubrics, journal responses, and various types of expository essay writing. Finally, nonfiction reading will include research skills using a variety of electronic and non-electronic resources.

Writing will focus on proficiency based expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive topics of both the teacher and the student’s choice. Emphasis will be on the writing process i.e. brainstorming, planning using graphic organizers, revising, and developing a personal voice. Furthermore, elements of grammar that include parts of speech, subject verb agreement, sentence combining and correct usage will be included in the course. Teachers will use rubrics to assist students in understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

Students will develop listening and visual literacy through listening and viewing material appropriate for their level. Students will evaluate the validity and value of the media through oral and written assignments. Students will be required to read one book for summer reading.

*9th GRADE HONORS ENGLISH (160)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

The primary difference between College Preparatory English and Honors English is that their eighth grade teachers recommend students for Honors English. The pace is faster than college English and students are asked to take on more challenging assignments. Furthermore, all Honors 9th grade students must read two books for summer reading requirement.

10th GRADE COLEGE ENGLISH (120)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

Reading will focus on all of the genres of World Literature to help students with thinking and writing skills. These works will focus on unabridged works of world literature from the ancient Greeks and Hebrews through the 20th Century. In depth study will promote comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary development, understanding and application of the elements of fiction and literary and poetic terms. These goals will be supported by independent reading in and out of class, rubrics, journal responses, and various types of expository essay writing. Finally, nonfiction reading will include research skills using a variety of electronic and non-electronic resources.

Writing will focus on proficiency based expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive topics of both the teacher and the students' choice. Emphasis will be on the writing process i.e. brainstorming, planning using graphic organizers, revising, and developing a personal voice. Furthermore, elements of grammar that include parts of speech, subject verb agreement, sentence combining and correct usage will be included in the course. Teachers will use rubrics to assist students in understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

*10th GRADE HONORS ENGLISH (170)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

The primary difference between College Preparatory English and Honors English is that their ninth grade teachers recommend students for Honors English. The pace is faster than College English and students are asked to take on more challenging assignments. Furthermore, all Honors 10th grade students must read three books for summer reading requirement.

11th GRADE COLLEGE ENGLISH (130)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

Reading will focus on all of the genres of American Literature to help students with thinking and writing skills. These works will focus on unabridged works of American literature from the first inhabitants of America to the 20th Century. The areas of study include the novel, short story, poetry and drama of America. In depth study will promote comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary development, understanding and application of the elements of fiction and literary and poetic terms. Independent reading in and out of class, rubrics, journal responses, and various types of expository essay writing will support these goals. Finally, nonfiction reading will include research skills using a variety of electronic and non-electronic resources.

Writing will focus on proficiency based formal and creative topics of both the teacher and the students' choice. Emphasis will be on the writing process i.e. brainstorming, planning using graphic organizers, revising, and developing a personal voice. Furthermore, elements of grammar that include parts of speech, subject verb agreement, sentence combining and correct usage will be included in the course. Teachers will use rubrics to assist students in understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

Students will develop listening and visual literacy through listening and viewing materials appropriate for their level. Students will evaluate the validity and value of the media through oral and written assignments. Students will be required to read two books for summer reading.

*11th GRADE HONORS ENGLISH (180)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

The primary difference between college Preparatory English and Honors English is that their tenth grade teachers recommend students for Honors English. The pace is faster than college English and students are asked to take on more challenging assignments. Furthermore, all Honors 11th grade students must read four books for summer reading requirement.

12th GRADE COLLEGE ENGLISH (140)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee

Reading will focus on all of the genres of British literature to help students with thinking and writing skills. These works will focus on unabridged works of British literature from earliest Anglo-Saxon Britain to the 20th Century Britain. The areas of study include the novel, short story, poetry and drama of the British Isles. In depth study will promote comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary development, understanding and application of the elements of fiction and literary and poetic terms. These goals will be supported by independent reading in and out of class, rubrics, journal responses, and various types of expository essay writing. Finally, nonfiction reading will include research skills using a variety of electronic and non-electronic resources.

Writing will focus on proficiency based formal and creative topics of both the teacher and the students' choice. Furthermore, elements of grammar that include parts of speech, subject verb agreement, sentience combining and correct usage will be included in the course. Teachers will use rubrics to assist students in understanding their strengths and weaknesses.

**12th GRADE ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH (190)
1 credit – 2 semesters – 5 periods per week
$4.00 fee plus cost of AP Exam

This course is a weighted course designed for students who wish to attend more selective colleges and/or would like the opportunity to test out of college English. Reading will focus on all of the genres of literature to help students with thinking and writing skills. These works will focus on unabridged works. The areas of study include the novel, short story, poetry and drama. In depth study will promote comprehension, interpretation, vocabulary development, understanding and application of the elements of fiction and literary and poetic terms. These goals will be supported by independent reading in and out of class, rubrics, journal responses, and various types of expository essay writing. Finally, nonfiction reading will include research skills using a variety of electronic and non-electronic resources.

Writing will focus on prose, poetry, and open-ended essay questions for the AP test. Furthermore, elements of grammar that include parts of speech, subject verb agreement, sentence combining and correct usage will be included in the course. Teachers will use rubrics to assist students in understanding their strengths and weaknesses
Students will develop listening and visuals literacy through listening and viewing material appropriate for their level. Students will evaluate the validity and value of the media through oral and written assignments. Students will be required to read four books for summer reading.

SPEECH (131 - grades 9 & 10) (132 – grades 11 & 12)
1/2 credit - 1 semester – 5 periods per week
Available to grades 9 - 12

This class is designed to give students many experiences in public speaking. These areas include impromptu or extemporaneous speaking, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, and formal debate. Students will practice research skills and sharpen active listening techniques.

FILM AND MUSIC AS LITERATURE (150)
1/2 credit – 1 semester – 5 periods per week
Elective available to grades 9 – 12

Students will analyze film and music from a literary perspective. They will learn the vocabulary and history associated with each medium. This course explores the complex interplay between film, music, and literature. Works of fiction, music, and drama are analyzed for plot structure, setting, characterization, theme, purpose, bias, theme, and narrative point of view. Students will be expected to write movie reviews, music reviews, and analytical essays about the literature and music.

CREATIVE WRITING (155)
1/2 credit – 1 semester – 5 periods per week
Elective available to grades 9 - 12

Through both writing and reading, students will explore the elements writers employ in both fiction and poetry. Students will write exercises that develop character, create dialog, explore theme and will publish their work in a variety of ways. This class is not just for good writers, but also for those who would like to have fun, while improving their writing at the same time.

LANGUAGE ARTS REVIEW (153)
1/4 credit – 1 semester – 2/3 periods per week

Language Arts review reintroduces and focuses on reading and writing skills needed to succeed on the Ohio Graduation Test. This course develops standards-based knowledge and skills through a variety of methods.

* Honors – weighted credit of .5 is granted if student receives a C or higher.
** Advanced Placement (AP) – weighted credit of 1.0 is granted if the student receives a C or higher