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Honors English I - 211
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Accelerated study of grammar followed by an in-depth study of genres of literature, with focus on Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & Tennyson's IDYLLS OF THE KING. Minimum of 10 paragraphs; emphasis on vocabulary. Outside reading program.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Scores on High School Placement Test
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English I - 212
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In addition to a study of vocabulary skills, students review grammar and usage during the first semester, followed by a study of the various genres of literature, with focus on JULIUS CAESAR. Emphasis on paragraph writing and outside reading.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Scores on High School Placement Test
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Directed Studies I - 214
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Students will be assessed for current reading skills. Results will be used to place each student in a curriculum designed to improve his reading skills in fiction and non-fiction. Course includes development of high school study skills.
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Credit: 1.00
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English I - 219
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Basic overview of grammar and usage, followed by study of genres of literature, along with an outside reading program. Introduction to paragraph writing, as well as attention to spelling and vocabulary skills. Minimum of ten papers.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Scores on High School Placement Test
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Honors English II - 221
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Major emphasis on the chronological growth and development of American literature (with attention to works outside the text), step-by-step development of writing skills, introduction to research, and development of vocabulary skills. Minimum of 12 papers
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Honors English I and Teacher Recommendation
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English II - 222
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Chronological growth and development of American literature, review of grammar and usage, ongoing vocabulary development, and concentration on the development of longer papers, with an introduction to research. Minimum of twelve papers.
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Directed Studies II - 224
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Focus is on further development of high school study skills. English teachers and Directed Studies II teachers will collaborate to facilitate application of study skills to assignments in English.
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Credit: 1.00
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English II - 229
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Chronological growth and development of American literature, more concentrated review of grammar and usage, ongoing vocabulary development, and concentration on the development of papers, with an introduction to research. Minimum of twelve papers.
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Honors English III - 231
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Chronological growth & development of British literature (with attention to works outside the text), vocabulary development, & concentration on development of longer papers, with an introduction to the thesis. Minimum of twelve major writing assignments.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Honors English II and Teacher Recommendation
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English III - 232
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Chronological growth and development of British literature, ongoing vocabulary development, and concentration on the development of longer papers, with an introduction to the thesis. Minimum of twelve major writing assignments.
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English III - 239
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Chronological growth and development of British literature, ongoing vocabulary development, and concentration on the development of longer papers, with an introduction to the thesis. Minimum of twelve major writing assignments.
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AP English - 241
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Historical development of literature by genre, focusing on the short story, poetry, novel, and drama. All phases require much reading and in-depth analytical themes, often involving library research. Ongoing study of vocabulary and outside reading.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Honors English III and Teacher Recommendation
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English IV - 242
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Concentration on major themes in World Literature, with attention given to all genres. Ongoing vocabulary study and outside reading. Minimum requirement of eighteen compositions, familiarizing students with both expository and creative writing.
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Honors English IV - 244
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Seminar-based approach to the study of World Literature with class discussion and writing across a wide variety of genres. In depth reading of short stories, poems, novels, and plays. Greater attention to the nuances of language distinguish this course.
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English IV - 249
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Concentration on major themes in World Literature, with attention given to all genres. Ongoing vocabulary study and outside reading. Minimum requirement of eighteen compositions, familiarizing students with both expository and creative writing.
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Journalism - 251
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Introduction to journalistic-style writing, editing, layout, photography and the business side of the field. Emphasis on ethics, fairness and good judgment. History of mass communication, perspective on the field today, and trends are also explored.
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Credit: 1.00
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Pre-Requisites: Jr/sr; approval of English and journalism teachers
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