Courses
Course Title: General English 1 - 2 Course #25
Level: General 9
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Department: English
Prerequisite: None
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and literature. A study of basic grammar skills is an integral part of the study of composition. The emphasis will be on sentence structure, sentence variety, punctuation, correct spelling, and paragraph development. Students will study the various stages of writing: prewriting, drafting, and revising. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, including excerpts from The Odyssey, 3) novels, and
4) drama, including excerpts from Romeo and Juliet. The literature portions will also emphasize literary elements, comprehension skills, and vocabulary development. A study skills unit is taught early in the school year. This unit emphasizes good study habits, organization of time and materials, and also the importance of listening skills, proper note taking, and reading methods suited to subject matter.
Course Title: Academic English 1 - 2 Course #27
Level: Academic 9
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Department: English
Prerequisite: None
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and literature. In addition, vocabulary study will be continuous throughout the course. Students are expected to display basic composition skills when completing various types of essays, such as autobiographical writing, persuasive writing, and expository writing. Emphasis will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Throughout this entire process, proper grammar usage, as well as correct spelling and increased vocabulary, will be the focus. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, including The Odyssey, 3) novels, and
4) drama, including Romeo and Juliet. The literature portions will also emphasize literary elements, comprehension skills, reading strategies, and vocabulary development. A study skills unit is taught early in the school year. This unit emphasizes good study habits, organization of time and materials, and also the importance of listening skills, proper note taking, and reading methods suited to subject matter.
Course Title: Enriched English 1 - 2 Course #29
Level: Enriched 9
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Department: English
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and 8th grade test scores
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and literature. In addition, vocabulary study will be continuous throughout the course. Students are expected to display above average composition skills when completing various types of essays, such as autobiographical writing, persuasive writing, and expository writing. Emphasis will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Coherence and organization will also be highlighted. In addition, proper grammar, mature sentence style, correct spelling, and increased vocabulary will be stressed. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, including The Odyssey, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including Romeo and Juliet. The literature portions will also emphasize literary elements, comprehension skills, reading strategies, and vocabulary development. A study skills unit is taught early in the school year. This unit emphasizes good study habits, organization of time and materials, and also the importance of listening skills, proper note taking, and reading methods suited to subject matter.
Course Title: General English 3 - 4 Course #31
Level: General 10
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Platinum Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature & Language McDougal Littell 1994
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 1 – 2
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and literature. In addition, vocabulary study will be continuous throughout the course. The goal of this class is to improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills of the students. This course emphasizes developing comprehension skills and continued attention to writing skills. Emphasis will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. The writing assignments will include narration, description, and persuasion. Grammar focus will be on sentence parts, usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include 1) short stories,
2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including excerpts from Julius Caesar.
Course Title: Academic English 3 - 4 Course #33
Level: Academic 10
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Platinum Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature & Language McDougal Littell 1994
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 1 – 2
Course Description:
This college preparatory course is a study of both composition and literature. In addition, vocabulary study will be continuous throughout the course. The goal of this class is to improve the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills of the students. This course enhances writing skills and continues attention to comprehension skills. Emphasis will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. The writing assignments will include narration, description, and persuasion. Grammar focus will be on sentence parts, usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include 1) short stories,
2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including Julius Caesar.
Course Title: Enriched English 3 - 4 Course #35
Level: Enriched 10
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Platinum Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Elements of Literature Fourth Course, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston 1989
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 1 – 2
Course Description:
This college preparatory course is a study of both composition and literature. In addition, vocabulary study will be continuous throughout the course. Students are expected to display above average grammar, comprehension, and composition skills. Emphasis will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. The writing assignments will include narration, description, and persuasion. In preparation for junior testing, persuasive writing will be highlighted. The importance of fluency, coherence, and cohesion will be stressed. Grammar focus will be on sentence parts, usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including Julius Caesar.
Course Title: General English 5-6 Course #37
Level: General 11
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action, (Ruby Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience Prentice
Hall 1999
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 3- 4
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and American literature. Improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills of the students will be emphasized. Focus will be on writing as a process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. The writing assignments will include exposition and persuasion in preparation for junior testing. Grammar focus will be on usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. Students will learn basic research skills and continue vocabulary study. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, 3) novels, and
4) drama, including The Miracle Worker.
Course Title: Academic English 5-6 Course # 39
Level: Academic 11
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Ruby Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience, Prentice
Hall 1999
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 3 – 4
Course Description:
This course provides the college preparatory student with a background in American Literature, including significant writers and themes. The required reading, vocabulary study, and writing will help the student to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. This course introduces the students to the process of writing a formal research paper while continuing persuasive writing in preparation for junior testing. Grammar focus will be on usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including Our Town.
Students must successfully complete a research project in order to enroll in the dual credit Comp 110.
Course Title: Enriched English 5-6 Course # 41
Level: Enriched 11
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Ruby Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience Prentice
Hall 1999
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 3- 4
Course Description:
This course provides the college preparatory student with a strong background in American literature, including significant writers, trends, and themes. Writing assignments encourage the students to develop their critical and analytical thinking skills. Students will continue study of vocabulary. This course also provides the student with a strong background in persuasive and literary research writing. Grammar focus will be on usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include 1) short stories, 2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including The Crucible.
Students must successfully complete a research project in order to enroll in the dual credit Comp 110.
Course Title: General English 7 -8 Course # 43
Level: General 12
Length of Course: One year
Text: British and World Literature for Life and Work National Textbook Company 1997
Communicating for Success Thomson/South-Western 2006
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 5- 6
Course Description:
This course is a study of both composition and British/world literature and its application to today’s world. Improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills of the students will be emphasized. Students will practice the critical and analytic thinking skills necessary for continued education and/or employment. This course provides the student with practice in job-related language skills and includes a career-oriented research paper. Students will continue to improve reading and vocabulary skills and will write and send various forms of business correspondence.
Course Title: Academic English 7-8 Course # 45
Level: Academic 12
Length of Course: One year
Text: Writing & Grammar: Communication in Action (Diamond Level) Prentice Hall 2004
Literature and Language: English and World Literature (Purple Level) McDougal, Littell, and Company 2000
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 5 – 6
Course Description:
This course provides the college preparatory student with a background in British Literature. The required reading, vocabulary study, and writing will help the student to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. Students will write a formal research paper on an approved topic. Grammar study will be a review of usage, agreement, and effective sentence writing. The literature units will include
1) short stories, 2) poetry, 3) novels, and 4) drama, including Macbeth.
Course Title: Enriched English 7/ Composition 110 (dual credit) Course # 47
Level: Enriched 12
Length of Course: One semester
Text: Axelrod & Cooper’s Concise Guide to Writing Fourth Edition Bedford/ St. Martin’s 2006
The Brief Penguin Handbook Pearson Longman 2003
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 5- 6
Appropriate grades in previous English courses
Appropriate scores on entrance test
Completed research project utilizing MLA
Course Description:
Composition 110 dual credit course - The students progress from writing expressive compositions (expressing the ideas of the writer) to writing referential compositions (explaining or analyzing the subject matter for the reader) to writing persuasive compositions (persuading an audience), through critical reading, discussion, exercises, conferences, and revisions. The majority of the writing is referential. Included in the course will be various readings throughout the semester. Students enrolled in this course may receive three hours of college credit through Illinois Central College.
Course Title: Enriched English 8 /British Literature Course #48
Level: Enriched 12
Length of Course: One semester
Text: Elements of Literature: Literature of Britain with World Classics Sixth Course
Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2000
Department: English
Prerequisite: English 7
Course Description:
This course is devoted to a chronological survey of British literature. The survey begins with the primitive Anglo- Saxon times through the Renaissance. Students will read and perform scenes from the Shakespearean drama Macbeth. They will read, interpret, and analyze selected pieces of literature in order to demonstrate the expressive qualities of the arts. Practice in critical and analytic thinking in the form of reading and writing will be included in this course of study. The syllabus includes group work, class discussions, essays, and films. Novel and vocabulary study will complete this course.
Course Title: English as a Second Language Course #49
Level: General 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: One semester
Department: English
Prerequisite: Recommendation of counselor
Course Description:
This class is for students whose first language is not English. It replaces the regular English classes for two years and then provides support when students are placed in regular English classes the junior and senior years.
