This course is for the third- and fourth-year high school student receiving special education services and may be repeated once for credit (total 2 credits). A fifth-year special education student may be enrolled in Transition English for a third year for credit (total 3 credits). This course is designed to improve skills taught in previous grades plus life skills and job readiness. First semester content includes self-inventories, identifying strengths and aptitudes, knowing rights and responsibilities, self-advocacy, and transition planning. Second semester content includes how to look for and get a job, resume and cover letter writing, and the interview process. Yearlong goals include use of technology, workplace reading and writing skills, understanding workplace norms, communication skills, life skills and managing money. Community based job training experience is open to those who meet job readiness criteria.

Part of the English Language Acquisition department at Earl Wooster High School.

Part of the English Language Acquisition department at Earl Wooster High School.

This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening-- using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through the reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres-- argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion. \*\* The Foundations in English course is designed for high school students receiving special education services.

Part of the English Language Arts department at Earl Wooster High School.

This one-year course will continue to develop the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening—using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

Part of the English Language Arts department at Earl Wooster High School.

This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will strengthen and expand students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, highquality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics of American literature, and literary nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

Part of the English Language Arts department at Earl Wooster High School.

This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will reflect the culmination of skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first century, globally competitive society, and reflects the integration of the Nevada Academic Content Standards and student learning outcomes from Early College English. The course will focus on both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative—necessary to prepare students for college-level writing. Additionally, writing will be generated from the critical reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction primarily focused on British and world authors. Students will continue to gain literary and cultural knowledge and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students at this level should have mastered the conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the purpose of craft. Students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works in Science Fiction students will explore current social and scientific problems as they are reflected in novels and short stories set in the future. The class will focus on such issues as population growth, the struggle for power, genetic engineering, automation, space travel, alien beings, and nuclear war. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres – argument, informative/explanatory, and analysis – as well as using writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion. Myths and Monsters is a study of the historical relationships of gods, heroes, and monsters in ancient and modern myths, as they are reflected in novels, short stories, and in films. Students will look at the ageless fascination with the unknown and humanities attempt to give shapes, names, and explanations to unknown events. Students are expected to participate in group projects, seminar discussions, research, and extensive writing assignments.

This course is the second part of a two-year higher level English International Baccalaureate course. Students in this honors level class will study eight of the fifteen literary works which constitute the English IB program at Earl Wooster. Students will write extensively in and out of class. They will also do a variety of oral presentations. There is an emphasis on literary analysis and critical thinking skills in this course. Two major papers, a taped literary commentary, and final IB essay exam are required to complete this two-year course. Students are required to take the IB Exam for this class and complete the Individual Oral Commentary. A more detailed explanation of the HL-I and HL-II curricula can be found at the IB website at [www.ibo.org](http://www.ibo.org/). This course may require a summer assignment (consult instructor). This course satisfies the English 7-8 requirement. Students may also wish to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam while enrolled in this course - additional fees apply.