Course ID:  3220100
YR
Course Name: English I (eSchool)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 9

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 8 or English Language Arts 8 Honors

What's Next: English II or English II Honors

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 theme development, epic characteristics, informational text, and connections between classic texts and contemporary ideas.The use of writing and reading notebooks, the development of research questions and source gathering, and frequent opportunities for teamwork and collaboration are also key components of this course.

Course ID:  3220200
YR
Course Name: English II (eSchool)
Credit: .5 – 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, fictional stories) and informational (including 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 ID:  3220300
YR
Course Name: English III (eSchool)
Credit: .5 – 1
Grade Placement: 11

Required Prerequisite(s): English (2 credits)

What's Next: English IV or AP English IV

In this course, students engage in a variety of reading and writing experiences that consider how traditional and contemporary texts from 20th and 21st century America represent a view of the human condition and spirit. Reading selections from various genres (including plays, novels, poems, and speeches) provide an emphasis on comprehension, language skills, reader response, and author’s purpose and craft.Students will write multi–page essays (informational and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment. Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas.

Course ID:  3220400
YR
Course Name: English IV (eSchool)
Credit: .5 – 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 (informational and argumentative) in a writing workshop environment.Research study includes instruction in creating a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas.