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AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
Students in this course study the fundamentals of rhetoric which can be applied to academic writing at the college level. Students will read and analyze a variety of non-fiction. Students participate in writing seminars that use student writing as the focus for analysis. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring the skills necessary to pass the AP Language and Composition exam. This college level course requires a high level of motivation and commitment due to extensive reading and writing requirements.
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AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION / AP US HISTORY
Designed for university-bound students. Year-long, blocked course integrated with AP US History to provide a more enriched learning environment and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Students in this course study the fundamentals of rhetoric which can be applied to academic writing at the college level. Students will read and analyze a variety of non-fiction selections. Students participate in writing seminars that use student writing as the focus for analysis. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring the skills necessary to pass the AP Language and Composition exam. This college level course requires a high level of motivation and commitment due to extensive reading and writing requirements.
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AP LITERATURE/ COMPOSITION 12
Students in this course will read and analyze short stories, novels, drama, poetry and nonfiction. Students will interpret, analyze and evaluate these works through discussion and written composition. Emphasis will be placed on the skills necessary to pass the AP Literature and Composition exam. This college-level course requires a high level of motivation and commitment due to the extensive reading and writing requirements.
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CP ENGLISH 9 / GEOGRAPHY AND WORLD CULTURES
This pre-AP course provides a foundation to prepare university-bound students for the rigors of future honors and AP courses. Students will engage in higher order thinking, reading and writing skills while exploring the unique characteristics of selected world regions from a geographic and literary perspective. This integrated course will utilize 21st century technologies and emphasize the depth and complexity of writing.
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CP ENGLISH 10
This college preparatory course emphasizes content established by state standards. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics may be directly taught in conjunction with the study of additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary and research skills are developed in context with the writing process and literary analysis.
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CP ENGLISH 11
This college preparatory course emphasizes content established by state standards. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics may be directly taught in conjunction with the study of additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary and research skills are developed in context with the writing process and literary analysis.
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CP ENGLISH 12
This college preparatory course emphasizes content established by state standards. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics are directly taught and students study additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary and research skills are included in the course.
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CP ENGLISH 9
This college preparatory course emphasizes critical reading and writing skills through a study of both fiction and nonfiction. Students will write both analytical and persuasive compositions. The writing process, as well as writing conventions, is taught in conjunction with a vocabulary program designed to expand word usage and comprehension.
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HONORS ENGLISH 10
Designed for college-preparatory students as preparation for AP English. This course provides an academically accelerated curriculum for students desiring advanced, challenging studies. The course will include an extensive reading list covering a broad array of literary interests and experiences. Critical thinking skills and writing fluency will be emphasized.
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HONORS ENGLISH 10 / AP EURO HISTORY
Designed for university-bound students. Year-long, blocked course integrated with AP European History to provide a more enriched learning environment and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Emphasizes analytical thinking skills and the development of improved essay writing skills. Literature is aligned with the history of Europe from the 1300’s to present. Designed to facilitate those students who will seek further enrollment in AP Language and AP Literature.
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English 12 DE (ENGL 1A Sierra College)
This dual enrollment course meets the requirements for English 1A at Sierra College. Develops and refines students' writing, reading, and critical thinking skills by introducing the conventions of academic conversations and arguments in an academic community. Students read and discuss a variety of works from different literary genres, focusing on non-fiction and expository texts, reading 20 or more pages per week. The course also emphasizes research skills, including accessing college library databases, evaluating and documenting sources, using MLA style, and practicing academic integrity. Students write essays in expository and argumentative prose, including at least one research paper, in response to class reading and outside research, for a total of at least 6500 words. *Students in this dual enrollment course will earn Sierra College credit for ENGL 0001A.
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INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING
A course designed for general-level or college prep students who are interested in writing poetry, short fiction, autobiography and drama. Students will engage in an intense study of these literary genres and will explore their creativity through the medium of written language. Students will write, select and edit manuscripts and graphics, will discuss design and layout, and will process copy for the production of the school literary magazine. Students will work in a “writer’s workshop” setting with many opportunities to discover their writing talents and to enjoy the thrill of seeing their published works.
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INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING
A course designed for general-level or college prep students who are interested in continuing their journey of writing poetry, short fiction, autobiography and drama. Students will engage in an intense study of the medium of written language with an emphasis on the novella. Students will focus on the development of the novella from beginning to end using an advanced outline allowing for plot, character, and setting development. By the end of the semester, students will have a draft of a 25,000-word novella. Students will also write, select and edit manuscripts and graphics, will discuss design and layout, and will process copy for the production of the school literary magazine. Students will work in a “writer’s workshop” setting with many opportunities to discover their writing talents and to enjoy the thrill of seeing their published works.
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YEARBOOK
Designed for general or college-preparatory students with an interest in cataloging school activities in order to produce the school yearbook. Students will learn to use computer software as well as online cloud-based servers and software to write copy and prepare layouts, as well as learn how to conduct interviews and take photographs, all while adhering to strict deadlines. Some after school work is required. Possibility for advancement within the program is available if students choose to take the class for more than one year. Enrollment during both terms is ideal, as students are producing a publication that spans the course of a full year. However, if the student is only able to take the class for one term during the school year, the student must be enrolled during the fall. Course may be repeated for credit.
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ELD ENGLISH 1
Students in ELD 1 learn to use English for immediate needs. This course emphasizes oral language skills; students enter this class with limited English skills and exit with basic communication skills in social and academic contexts.
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ELD ENGLISH 2
Students in ELD 1 learn to use English for immediate needs. This course emphasizes oral language skills; students enter this class with limited English skills and exit with basic communication skills in social and academic contexts.
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ELD ENGLISH 3
ELD English 3 is a college preparatory English language arts course designed to successfully transition English learner students into grade level English language arts. Throughout the term, students will improve their understanding of the English language with a specific focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will interact in meaningful ways to learn how language works so they are able to demonstrate language proficiency at the mainstream level, based on the district's English 9 ELO's (and English Standards) and the Common Core College and Career Readiness Standards.
This course will focus on providing individuals with the skills and academic language needed to interact with a variety of text features, forms, and genres so that students become independent and critical readers, as well as skillful writers of narrative, argumentative, and expository compositions.
This course will also build awareness of language resources and how meaning is made through language choice in order to become effective and compelling speakers and listeners. As a result, students will advance through the sequence of the course and carry these foundational skills into their core classes throughout their high school career. -
ELD ENGLISH 4
English Language Development 4 is designed to continue developing English / Language Arts skills in alignment with Common Core State Standards for academic success. This course provides academic intervention and support to English Language Learners. The course will focus on improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In addition, students will learn time management, note taking, organization, active listening, and test-taking skills and strategies.
