Course ID:  104001
YR
Course Name: English IV
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): English (3 credits)

What's Next: NONE

In this course, students will read and write on a daily basis. Text studies focus on the comparing and contrasting of universal themes in contemporary and traditional works from a variety of cultures and countries, including traditional British works.Students will analyze the effects of literary devices in literary nonfiction, expository, and argumentative texts. The course emphasizes self–selected texts and collaborative discussions focused on student–directed comprehension, interpretation, and analysis work. Students will write multi–page essays (expository and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment.Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas.

Course ID:  104051
YR
Course Name: AP English IV Literature and Composition
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): English (3 credits)

What's Next: NONE

This course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Students will deepen their understandings of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.The course will include intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods. Writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature and will include informational, analytical, and argumentative essays. This course prepares students to take the AP English Literature and Composition exam to possibly earn college credit.

Course ID:  104011
YR
Course Name: English 4 GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English (3 credit)

What's Next: NONE

In this course, students will read and write on a daily basis. Text studies focus on the comparing and contrasting of universal themes in contemporary and traditional works from a variety of cultures and countries, including traditional British works.Students will analyze the effects of literary devices in literary nonfiction, expository, and argumentative texts. The course emphasizes self–selected texts and collaborative discussions focused on student–directed comprehension, interpretation, and analysis work. Students will write multi–page essays (expository and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment.Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas.

Course ID:  104021
YR
Course Name: English 4 RM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English (3 credit)

What's Next: NONE

In this course, students will read and write on a daily basis. Text studies focus on the comparing and contrasting of universal themes in contemporary and traditional works from a variety of cultures and countries, including traditional British works.Students will analyze the effects of literary devices in literary nonfiction, expository, and argumentative texts. The course emphasizes self–selected texts and collaborative discussions focused on student–directed comprehension, interpretation, and analysis work. Students will write multi–page essays (expository and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment.Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas. Student will receive specially designed instruction based on modified content of the TEKS.

Course ID:  104081
YR
Course Name: English 4 ALT
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 12

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English (3credit)

What's Next: NONE

In this course, students will read and write on a daily basis. Text studies focus on the comparing and contrasting of universal themes in contemporary and traditional works from a variety of cultures and countries, including traditional British works.Students will analyze the effects of literary devices in literary nonfiction, expository, and argumentative texts. The course emphasizes self–selected texts and collaborative discussions focused on student–directed comprehension, interpretation, and analysis work. Students will write multi–page essays (expository and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment.Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas. Students access the curriculum through prerequisite skills and assessed through STAAR-ALT.