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Level II Courses
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English Language Arts Courses Information
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English Level II Courses
Course: 252041 YR
Humanities II AP World History GT (AP World History)
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Course ID: 252041
YR
Course Name: Humanities II AP World History GT (AP World History)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10
Required Prerequisite(s): Identification as Gifted
What's Next: American Studies; Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses
Humanities I English I GT and Humanities II AP World History GT are courses that provide gifted students with opportunities not available through regular or advanced classes. The course integrates the Humanities into a combined English I Honors and AP World History two–year interdisciplinary course. The curriculum includes a historical study of the commonalities of the fine arts including literature, the visual arts, architecture, and music.Humanities I focuses on the period up to the Renaissance; Humanities II examines the period from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Students will learn and practice the craft of writing through various products. Literature from a variety of world traditions will also be a key focus.Ninth and tenth grade students will sit in the same class while earning credit in separate courses; ninth graders will earn English I Honors credit while tenth graders earn AP World History credit. At the conclusion of Humanities II, students may choose to sit for the AP World History exam in the hopes of earning college credit. Humanities does NOT fulfill the fine arts requirement for graduation and is not recognized as a fine arts course by TEA.
Course: 102001 YR
English II
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Course ID: 102001
YR
Course Name: English II
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10
Required Prerequisite(s): English (1 credit)
What's Next: English III, AP English III, or English Language Dual Credit
In this course, students learn to apply their understandings of reading and writing processes to a variety of genres including literary (poetry, drama, fiction), informational, and argumentative. Students will study both classic and contemporary texts with an emphasis on comprehension, language skills, reader response, and author’s purpose and craft.The use of writing and reading notebooks, the synthesis and presentation of researched ideas, and frequent opportunities for teamwork and collaboration are also key components of this course.
Course: 102031 YR
English II Honors
Credit: 1
Grade: 10
Course ID: 102031
YR
Course Name: English II Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 10
Required Prerequisite(s): English (1 credit)
What's Next: English III, AP English III, or English Language Dual Credit
This course is designed for students who wish to have a more challenging and rigorous English II experience. In addition to the emphasis areas listed above, English II Honors students will be afforded opportunities to engage in lengthier and more challenging reading and writing experience with more sophisticated levels of instruction and more advanced skill work.
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