Connects listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking through TEKS strands including foundational language skills, comprehension, response, multiple genres, author's purpose and craft, composition, and inquiry/research.

Focuses on fundamental English language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to build a foundation for success. Uses ESL strategies and methodologies.

Continued development of literacy, communication skills, and analytical capabilities connecting listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking.

Emphasizes continuing development of fundamental English language skills including literary themes, reading strategies, and speaking/listening skills.

Advanced work in composition and reading representing a broad range of authors, viewpoints, and literary traditions.

Designed for speakers of other languages to develop proficiency; focuses on an overview of American literature.

Focuses on development and revision of evidence-based analytical and argumentative writing and rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts.

Advanced composition and reading to enable self-directed learning and critical thinking. Text selections primarily from British literature.

Aids speakers of other languages in acquiring competency in English through composition and readings from British, World, and contemporary literature.

Focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature including fiction, poetry, and drama from various time periods.

One-semester course to assist transition to high school, linking concepts for life after high school including personal/social, academic, career, and health skills.

Year-long class providing additional academic support in core areas for students who did not pass 8th-grade core classes or STAAR tests.