English 10

Course #010

5 Periods

5 Credits

Prerequisites: Grade 9 only. Students recommended for this course must have a core evaluation with a resultant Individualized Education Plan.

This course is designed for students who need intensive individualized help in the skill areas of reading, vocabulary, writing, spelling, grammar, and dictionary skills.

English 11 CP1

Course # 011

5 Periods

5 Credits

Prerequisites: Grade 9 students- with below average performance.

This course will aim at improving oral and written composition skills. Written composition will focus on sentence
structure and paragraph writing stressing composition terms and concepts. Oral and Written composition skills will be related to the reading offerings which will emphasize the novel and short selections in modern drama, poetry, and current periodicals. Vocabulary development will largely be attained through reading context with additional instruction through the root, prefix, suffix approach.

Grammar will be largely functional and will be taught as in integral part of the composition program within this course.

Study skills be taught through classroom instructions and through the use of the library's resources. Analytical writing and the 5 paragraph essay are emphasized in preparation for the MCAS examination.

English 12 CP2

Course# 012

5 Periods

5 Credits

Prerequisites: Open to all Grade 9 English and/or teacher recommendation.

This course will aim at improving oral and written composition skills with emphasis on the written portion. Reading materials will represent sections, both modern and classic, in novels, drama, and poetry. Grammar will be taught both functionally and formally, with the functional usage portion viewed for what it contributes to the composition program. Vocabulary will be taught in conjunction with the reading program and through methodologies such as root, prefix, suffix approach. All vocabulary work will constitute earl preparation for the MCAS and SAT examination. Study skills will be taught through classroom instructions and through the use of the library's resources

English 13H

Course # 013

5 Periods

5 Credits

Prerequisites: Students who have demonstrated superior ability in reading skills, in achievement, and in motivation. Teacher recommendations are required.

Emphasis will be placed on written composition in a variety of types; critiques, essays, narratives, expositions and exercise involving the library resources and thinking skills are included in this courses.

Reading materials will cover both modern and classic selections in a wide range of genres. Critical skills and inference will be stressed among reading skills. Standard literary terminology will be included as a basis for interpreting literature: e.g., theme, tone, symbolism, figurative language, etc. Reading beyond classroom assignments will be encouraged.

Vocabulary is an important component, taught in context with reading, and through the root, prefix, suffix approach, and will be regarded as an essential early preparation for the SAT's.

Grammar will be taught both formally and functionally. The functional or usage portion will be regarded as an intrinsic part of the writing program. The standard 5 paragraph essay is previewed in the preparation for the MCAS Long Composition.