• English 9 (ENG 100)

    Grade 9

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: Builds upon students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing. Includes the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Introduces and defines various genres of literature, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections.    

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives.

    Honors English 9 (ENG 105)

    Grade 9

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: Supports students with advanced knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing. Includes the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Introduces and defines various genres of literature, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections. Aligns with 9th grade ELA standards in all strands. 

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives.

    English 10 (ENG 200)

    Grade 10

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: This course offers a balanced focus on composition and literature. Students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written documents by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and pieces. Through the study of various genres of literature, students can improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author's intent and theme and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver their message. 

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives.  

    Honors English 10 (ENG 205)

    Grade 10

    Prerequisite: Honors English 9

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: This course supports advanced students with a focus on composition and literature. Students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written documents by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and pieces. Through the study of various genres of literature, students can improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author's intent and theme and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver their message. This course aligns with 10th grade ELA standards in all strands. 

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives 

    AP Seminar/Honors English 10 (ENG 215)

    Grade 10

    Prerequisite: Honors English 9

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their perspectives individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information accurately and precisely to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. The curriculum for AP, DE, and IB is determined by the College Board, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and The International Baccalaureate, respectively. 

    Resource: Teacher provided.

    English 11 (ENG 300)

    Grade 11

    Prerequisite: English 10

    Description: This course develops students' writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage. Students write essays and begin to learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students read works of literature, which often form the backbone of the writing assignments. Literary conventions and stylistic choices may receive greater emphasis than in previous courses. 

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives 
     

    AP English Language and Composition (ENG 305)

    Grade 11

    Prerequisite: Honors English 10

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: Follows the College Board's suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses. Exposes students to prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. Emphasizes the interaction of authorial purpose, intended audience, and the subject at hand. Students learn to develop stylistic flexibility as they write compositions covering a variety of subjects that are intended for various purposes. The curriculum for AP, DE, and IB is determined by the College Board, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and The International Baccalaureate, respectively. 

    Resource: Teacher provided. 

    English 12 (ENG 400)

    Grade 12

    Prerequisite: English 11

    Full year, 1 credit

    Description: Blends composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analysis of selected literature, continuing to develop their language arts skills. Students primarily write multi-paragraph essay, but they may also write one or more major research papers.

    Resource: Savvas My Perspectives
     

    AP English Literature and Composition (ENG 405)

    Grade 12

    Prerequisite: AP English Language and Composition

    Description: This course is designed to parallel college-level English courses. Enables students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognized literary merit; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own (including literary analysis, exposition, argument, narrative, and creative writing). The curriculum for AP, DE, and IB is determined by the College Board, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and The International Baccalaureate, respectively. 

    Resource: Teacher provided.  

    College Prep English 1 & 2 (ENG 410)     

    Grade 12 

    Prerequisite: English 11
     

    Description: This college-level course is for students to complete English 101 and 102 at the university. English 101 students will read nonfiction essays and complete an argumentative research paper, an I-search paper, and other writing forms. English 102 students will learn research techniques for a critical analysis paper and critique two major novels and a play. The curriculum for AP, DE, and IB is determined by the College Board, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and The International Baccalaureate, respectively. 
    Resource: Teacher provided.      

    Honors Science and Technical Writing (ENG 415) 

    Grade 12 

    Prerequisite: English 11

    Full year, 1 elective credit

    Description: Prepares students to write research papers and/or technical reports. Emphasizes researching (primary and secondary sources), organizing (material, thoughts, and arguments), and writing in a persuasive or technical style. The course offers Dual Credit for English ENG 111 credit. The curriculum for AP, DE, and IB is determined by the College Board, Maricopa County Community Colleges, and The International Baccalaureate, respectively. 

    Resource: Writing in the Sciences, Penrose et al Longman. 

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