This is a course designed to develop the fundamental skills of English language. It uses a literature text and covers multiple literary genres: novel, drama, poetry, nonfiction, short stories. Along with the reading, students write for a variety of purposes. Students will present speeches during the semester.

These English courses are designed to further develop reading and writing skills. Students use a literature text and read a variety of genre, as well as write for a variety of purposes. English II semesters are independent of one another. Students may choose English II or American Literature, but they may not take both simultaneously. A student may not take English II after completing a full year of American Lit.

This course traces our literary heritage chronologically from the colonial to the modern period. Students will read from a text as well as supplemental novels. Students will also write essays, analyzing literature. Students should have good writing and reading skills before selecting this class. Students may choose English II or American Literature, but may not take both simultaneously. Students may not elect English II after completing American Literature.

This class continues to develop reading and writing skills. Students use an American Literature text and study a variety of genres. Students taking this class will continue sharpening skills in essay writing, including a research paper second semester. English III semesters are independent of one another. Students may choose English III or British Literature, but they may not take them simultaneously.

This course covers a time period from the Anglo-Saxons through the Restoration (1499-1800). This course is a reading course with discussions of assigned texts. Beowulf, Canterbury Tales, and Hamlet are featured works. Writing assignments are evaluative and analytical.

This course covers literature from the Romantic Period to Modern (1798-1900). The works represent many genres: poetry, short story, drama, and novel. Analytical essays and a research paper are required.

This class is designed for students who wish to review and develop writing skills prior to post high school education. The class focuses on the writing process and reviews usage issues as they arise. Students write multiple essays with various purposes. As the semester progresses, instruction will emphasize writing style techniques. Students selecting this class must be serious about improving their writing and recognize the importance of regular attendance.

This class is designed to further prepare students for the demands of college writing. Students will gain experience in writing for various purposes—definition, cause and effect, division/classification, etc. This class will also focus on the research process, culminating in a lengthy research essay using MLA documentation. This class is highly recommended for college-bound seniors.

This course is designed for students who are going into the workplace after graduation and who need business writing practice. Projects will include creating surveys, writing to give directions, resumes, writing infomercials, interviews and giving a speech, as well as, other forms of practical communication.

This course will focus on major works of literature from the 20th and 21st century. It will include discussion on genres, characterization, and writing styles of contemporary authors. Students can expect to read several works of literature and write to evaluate and analyze the material.

These courses will challenge students to read nonfiction and analyze writing purpose and style more than content. Students will also develop their own writing skills in preparation for college level work. For those electing this class, it will replace Composition I and Composition II. This is a concurrent credit class offered at the DMACC center. Students may earn six DMACC credits in composition, as well as, the two semester credits required for graduation.

This course introduces the study of and appreciation for poetry, fiction, and drama. Basic critical approaches are emphasized, and a broad range of authors from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups and a wide span of historical periods is presented. Students will use a collegelevel text, as well as read three novels. They will write essays demonstrating their understanding of various critical approaches. Students will earn one high school credit and three DMACC credits for the completion of this class.