ENGLISH
(as available)

ENGLISH
Each semester of every English course consists of a fused program of grammar, literature, and composition.

English 1 Pre-AP
A challenging language arts experience for the motivated student. The course fuses incisive literary study with vocabulary development and grammar instruction. Composition skills leading to clear, concise, well-developed writing will be incorporated into the literature study. Analytical reading, thinking, and writing skills addressed in this class begin the student's preparation for AP junior and senior level classes.

Prerequisite: selection only
Grade: 9th
Credit: 1 unit advanced

English 1
A balanced course stressing (1) the composing process to plan and generate writing while evaluating and proofreading for correctness, (2) learning traditional grammar as an aid to writing sentences with a variety of structures while stressing word choice to convey intended meaning, (3) recognizing the differences in various literary genres and using basic literary terminology, and (4) developing reading and thinking skills necessary for comprehension.

Prerequisite: 8th grade language arts
Grade: 9th
Credit: 1 unit

English 2 Pre-AP
A challenging program stressing in-depth reading and vocabulary skills as well as the continued improvement of writing techniques. Students will examine methods used in superior writing both as readers and as writers, further preparing them for the high-level analysis required and developed by junior and senior level AP classes.

Prerequisite: selection only
Grade: 10th
Credit: 1 unit advanced

English 2
A balanced study of literature, grammar, reading, and composition skills, including a more advanced study of grammar and correct usage; a wider range of writing experiences stressing unity, clarity, and coherence; additional literary analysis, terms, and concepts; and continued development of reading concepts and skills including increased use of library resources.

Prerequisite: English 1
Grade: 10th
Credit: 1 unit

English 3 AP ( Advanced Placement )
Course will cover all topics required for the AP Language and Composition Exam for college credit. This is a challenging program requiring critical reading, persuasive writing, and knowledge of literary vocabulary. Much of the course deals with evaluating a writer's use of language and stylistic elements. Some fictional works are used, but the emphasis is on nonfiction. Students are encouraged to take the AP Language and Composition Exam for college credit at the end of this course.

Prerequisite: selection only
Grade: 11th
Credit: 1 unit advanced

English 3
A study of grammar, composition, and research paper writing combined with a study of American literature which involves surveying literary forms, figurative language, literary style, and literary time periods.

Prerequisite: English 2
Grade: 11th
Credit: 1 unit

English 4 AP ( Advanced Placement )
A demanding course of study into the complexities of great literature which focuses on the maturation of the student's own thinking skills. Students will be required to think critically, analyze, compare, and synthesize ideas drawn from literature and write about their ideas in a sophisticated manner. The class emphasizes skills required for the successful completion of the AP Exam in Literature and Composition as well as the requirements of college work; essentially a college-level course taught on a high school campus.

Prerequisite: selection only
Grade: 12th
Credit: 1 unit advanced

English 4
The course consists of grammar and sentence structure, logical organization and development of compositions, and comprehension of themes and styles of British literature.

Prerequisite: English 3
Grade: 12th
Credit: 1 unit