In English I, students increase and refine their communication proficiencies while focusing on the knowledge and skills identified in the TEKS. Reading and writing are studied and practiced in an integrated manner as students read, analyze, and synthesize increasingly complex texts and apply literary and rhetorical techniques in their own writing. Writing assignments utilize the writing processes (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) to develop students as writers who are sel

In English I for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL I), EB students receive intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English, with a focus on the TEKS in English using strategies and methodologies appropriate for Emergent Bilinguals. These students increase and refine communication skills, practice all types of writing, and are exposed to a variety of genres. Within this course, students also learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabu

English I (Honors/GT) is an advanced-level course that encompasses and extends upon all the concepts and skills included in the English I curriculum, integrating strategies and practices designed to prepare students for success in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses. Honors students will be expected to interact with more complex texts and apply increasingly sophisticated thinking, reading, writing, research, listening, and speaking skills (including presentations and class discussions).

English I Leadership (GT) is a fast-paced, rigorous course that encompasses and extends upon all the concepts and skills included in the English I curriculum, integrating strategies and practices designed to prepare GT students for success in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses. Leadership students will be expected to interact with more complex texts and apply increasingly sophisticated thinking, reading, writing, research, listening, and speaking skills (including presentations and class di

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English II Leadership (GT) is a fast-paced, rigorous course that encompasses and extends upon all the concepts and skills included in the English II curriculum, integrating strategies and practices designed to prepare GT students for success in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses. Leadership students will be expected to interact with more complex texts and apply increasingly sophisticated thinking, reading, writing, research, listening, and speaking skills (including presentations and class

In this dual enrollment course, students strengthen their college-level reaching, writing, and critical thinking skills as they engage with public debates and the arguments that shape them. Across two writing-intensive semesters, students explore the ethics of argumentation, learn to fairly represent opposing viewpoints, analyze the claims of others, and craft well-supported arguments through research, drafting, and revision. The course’s inquiry-driven design encourages students to take an acti

AP English Literature and Composition is a senior-level course designed by the College Board Advanced Placement Program and taught according to the standards set forth by College Board. It is an introductory college-level literary analysis course wherein students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. A mor

The focus of College Prep English Language Arts will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. Students will read and analyze literary and informational texts of varying lengths and historical and cultural contexts. Students will organize, draft, revise, and edit a variety of academic essays and will compose short analytical responses to requir

The study of creative writing allows students to develop versatility as a writer through forms such as short stories, poetry, drama, and screenwriting. All students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of creative development, the writing process, criticism, and various means of publication. The students’ evaluation of their own writing and others ensures that students can analyze and discuss published and unpublished pieces of writing, develop peer and self-assessments for effective wri

Humanities II is an interdisciplinary course in which students recognize writing as an art form. Students read widely to understand how various authors craft compositions for various aesthetic purposes. This course includes the study of major historical and cultural movements and their relationship to literature and the other fine arts. Humanities is a rigorous course of study in which high school students respond to aesthetic elements in texts and other art forms through outlets such as discuss

Students enrolled in Literary Genres will spend time analyzing the fictional and poetic elements of literary texts and read to appreciate the writer's craft. High school students will discover how well written literary text can serve as models for their own writing. High school students respond to oral, written, and electronic text to connect their knowledge of the world. This course is an in-depth exploration of fictional prose in which the elements of mystery play a controlling part. Students