English I provides readers and writers with daily opportunities to refine their written and oral communication skills through the study and application of reading, writing, and inquiry performance tasks. Students practice a variety of writing tasks in a variety of genres. Students plan, draft, and craft complete written compositions on a regular basis. Writers edit and revise papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English. Writers are also expected to publish to audiences within and beyond the classroom. Students read extensively in multiple genres – analyzing the works and interpreting the possible influences of historical and cultural context. Students read texts in both digital and traditional formats from diverse authors as they practice 21st century literacy skills. The higher-level critical thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis are also practiced in authentic reading and writing contexts.

Advanced level course based on English I. Covers the same content as English I but at a more rigorous pace and depth.

This course develops an understanding of English and provides explicit instruction for developing English Language acquisition skills. Students engage in numerous language and culture activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

English II continues to build proficiency and refine students’ written and oral communication skills, building on the reading, writing, and inquiry skills they developed in English I. Students practice a variety of writing tasks in a variety of genres. Students plan, draft, and craft complete written compositions on a regular basis. Writers edit and revise papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English. Writers are also expected to publish to audiences within and beyond the classroom. Students read extensively in multiple genres – analyzing the works and interpreting the possible influences of historical and cultural context. Students read texts in both digital and traditional formats from diverse authors as they practice 21st century literacy skills. The higher-level critical thinking skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis are also practiced in authentic reading and writing contexts.

Advanced level course based on English II. Covers the same content as English II but at a more rigorous pace and depth.

This course combines the expectations and standards of English II Advanced and AP Seminar and qualifies as a student’s English II credit. English II builds proficiency and refines student’s written and oral communication skills. Students practice a variety of writing tasks in a variety of genres. Students plan, draft, and craft complete written compositions on a regular basis. Writers edit and revise papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English. Students read extensively in multiple genres– analyzing the works and interpreting the possible influences of historical and cultural context. Students read texts in both digital and traditional formats from diverse authors as they practice 21st century literacy skills. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accou...

This course develops an increased understanding of English and provides explicit instruction for developing English Language acquisition skills. Students engage in numerous activities that build on their prior knowledge and skills in order to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

English III continues to further increase and refine students’ written and oral communication skills, building on the reading, writing, and inquiry skills they developed in English II. Students practice a variety of writing tasks in a variety of genres. Students plan, draft, and craft complete written compositions on a regular basis. Writers edit and revise papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English. Writers are also expected to publish to audiences within and beyond the classroom. Students read extensively in multiple genres – analyzing the works and interpreting the possible influences of historical and cultural context. Students read texts in both digital and traditional formats from diverse authors as they practice 21st century literacy skills. The higher-level critical thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis are also practiced in authentic reading and writing contexts.

English Language and Composition AP allows students to submit final drafts of their work and will develop college-level reading, writing, and speaking skills. This course allows students to continue at an accelerated pace in their growth of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis in the study of American and other world literature. It also introduces the elements and dynamics of rhetorical theory. Students learn about the elements of argument and composition while developing critical-reading and writing skills. Students read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims. This course prepares students to take the AP Exam.

Language and Literature IB HL 1 allows students to submit typed final drafts of their work and develop college-level reading, writing and speaking skills. This course allows students to continue at an accelerated pace in their growth of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis in the study of American and other world literature. It also introduces the elements and dynamics of rhetorical theory. This course prepares students to take the IB Exam.

English III dual credit is taught by an adjunct ACC professor and is scheduled during the regular school day or evenings. The course consists of ENGL 1301 fall semester and ENGL 1302 spring semester with an American Literature overlay. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive high school English III credit. Students must make at least a 70 in both semesters to receive high school credit.

English IV is designed to prepare students for college/career level reading and writing intensive courses including freshman composition and other introductory college courses. Students use critical writing and reading skills to develop and represent the processes and products of their critical thinking. Through critical writing and reading, writers think through ideas, problems and issues; identify and challenge assumptions; and explore multiple ways of understanding. This is important in college as writers are asked to move past obvious or surface-level interpretations and use writing to make sense of and respond to written, visual, verbal and other texts that they encounter. Writers learn to move back and forth through different stages of writing, adapting those stages to the situation to independently produce final, polished texts. Writers are also expected to publish to audiences within and beyond the classroom. Students read texts in both digital and traditional formats from dive...