Course ID:  601031
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6 Honors
Credit: 2
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7 or English Language Arts 7 Honors

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. It is designed for students who have an interest in and aptitude for advanced reading and writing instruction. Students will engage in reading and writing workshop and learn through the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking with increasing complexity and nuance.Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts, informational texts, and persuasive texts. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts at greater depth and sophistication. This course serves as the introduction to honors–level work in English Language Arts and Reading for middle school students.

Course ID:  701031
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts 7 Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 7

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 6 or English Language Arts 6 Honors

What's Next: English Language Arts 8 or English Language Arts 8 Honors

This course is designed for students who wish to have a more challenging and rigorous seventh–grade English Language Arts experience. In addition to the emphasis areas listed above, ELA 7 Honors students will be afforded opportunities to engage in more challenging reading and writing experiences with deeper levels of instruction.

Course ID:  801031
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts 8 Honors
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 7 or English Language Arts 7 Honors

What's Next: English I or English I Honors

This course is designed for students who wish to have a more challenging and rigorous eighth–grade English Language Arts experience. In addition to the emphasis areas listed above, ELA 8 Honors students will be afforded opportunities to engage in more challenging reading and writing experiences with deeper levels of instruction.