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 21 century literacy skills. The higher-level critical thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis are also practiced in authentic reading and writing contexts. English I Advanced Course 1110ADV

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 for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) I may be substituted for English I.

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 century literacy skills. The higher-level critical thinking skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis are also practiced in authentic reading and writing contexts. English II Advanced Course 1210ADV

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 for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) II may be substituted for English II.

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. ● This course is designed to be the equivalent of freshman English programs at most colleges and universities.

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 diverse authors as they practice 21st century literacy skills. A balance of literary and informational text analysis and writing tasks offer students multiple opportunities to produce products for authentic audiences and purposes. In Leander ISD, the College Prep English Framework is incorporated into the English IV curriculum. These curricular considerations prepare students for college level reading and writing tasks. As part of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), Texas law requires students entering college to meet readiness standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. Various assessments determine if a student needs reinforcement of specific skills. Table of Contents

English Literature and Composition AP is designed to allow students to develop analytical skills in critical reading and writing that demonstrate college level achievement in the study of world literature. Instruction emphasizes the understanding and evaluation of works of fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. Students read literary works and write essays to explain and support the analysis of the literary works. This course prepares students to take the AP Exam. ● This course is designed to be the equivalent of sophomore English programs at most colleges and universities.

English IV 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 a British Literature overlay. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive high school English IV credit. Students must make at least a 70 in both semesters to receive high school credit.

British Literature (ENGL 2322) is taught by an adjunct ACC professor and is scheduled during the regular school day or evenings. Upon successful completion of the ENGL 2322, ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 students will receive high school English IV credit. Students must make at least a 70 in all three courses to receive high school credit. Chapter §74.11. of Texas Education Code requires students to demonstrate proficiency in communication skills needed for professional and social success. This state requirement will be met through the completion of English IV (including AP/IB and Dual Credit courses) or an approved English IV substitution. Approved English IV substitutions that meet the speech requirement are: Debate III. Students may also satisfy the speech requirement by completing an elective credit in any of the following courses: Theory of Knowledge, AVID, Communication Applications or Professional Communications.

Debate students learn various formats of high school competitive speech/debate. Students will prepare and present speeches on opposing sides of a resolution (topic) to convince an adjudicator to vote in their favor. Students will improve their knowledge and understanding of important social issues of our time, develop and use valid approaches for affirmative and negative cases based on research and/or philosophy, and use skills to debate propositions of value and policy. Students will learn refutation skills, burden of proof skills, and evaluation skills. Within this process, students will gain skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking. They will also examine concepts and skills related to preparing and presenting public messages. Students will also analyze and evaluate creation, organization, style, memorization, and delivery. Skill levels will increase with each level of Debate. UIL and/or Texas Forensic Association competitions may be required. ● Students may take Debate I-III, then an Independent Studies course in their senior year.