English
ENGLISH I
Prerequisite: None, Credit: 1, Grade: 9, Weight: S
Develop a foundation for literary analysis and future study of High School English. Develop an understanding of literary concepts, elements, genres, and terms as a foundation for further study of World, American, and British Literature. Develop understanding of informational text features and their purposes. Develop applied communication skills, such as sentence variety in organized paragraphs and media products. Apply listening, speaking, and reviewing skills.
ENGLISH I HONORS/MYP LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE YEAR 4
Prerequisite: AG English in Grade 8 Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 9, Weight: H
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) Language and Literature course incorporates creative processes and encourages the development of imagination and creativity through self-expression. Students develop a foundation in literary analysis and critical reading; study various literary genres; and engage in independent reading, research, and vocabulary building. In this course, writing emphasizes all language skills, especially grammar, editing, and composition. Students conduct library research and write a formal research paper. In addition, they will refine speaking, listening, and reviewing skills.
ENGLISH II
Prerequisite: English I, Credit: 1, Grade: 10, Weight: S
Students refine text-analysis skills on informational and world literature texts. They synthesize and evaluate information from multiple sources to incorporate into varied writing products with an eye toward persuasive writing. Students broaden their vocabulary while furthering speaking, listening, and reviewing skills. NC End of Course exam required.
ENGLISH II HONORS/MYP LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE YEAR 5
Prerequisite: English I Honors Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 10, Weight: H
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) Language and Literature course Year 5 continues to build on the aims of MYP Language and Literature including using language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, self-expression, analysis and social interaction; developing the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a variety of contexts and for a variety of audiences; develop critical, creative and personal approaches to studying and analyzing literary and non-literary texts; engage with text from different historical periods and a variety of cultures; exploring and examining aspects of personal, host and other cultures through literary and non-literary texts; exploring language through a variety of media and modes; developing a lifelong interest in reading; applying linguistic and literary concepts and skills to a variety of authentic contexts.
ENGLISH III
Prerequisite: English II, Credit: 1, Grade: 11, Weight: S
Further text-analysis skills focus students on American Literature, including analyzing how it reflects our nation's culture and history. Students analyze the connections of themes, symbols, ideas, and movements in American literature across time. In addition, students read representative non-fiction works from periods in American history, analyzing their purpose, rhetoric, and effect, and producing sustained writing products.
ENGLISH III HONORS
Prerequisite: English II Honors Recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 11, Weight: H
Further development of critical skills in reading, writing, thinking, and viewing, through the study of American literature, critiques, and historical documents. Learn research and documentation techniques by completing and presenting a research product.
ENGLISH IV
Prerequisite: English III, Credit: 1, Grade: 12, Weight: S
Study British Literature, including how the Literature of Great Britain has influenced American Literature. Also, study the connections of themes, ideas, and movements in British Literature. Students will complete a research project.
ENGLISH IV HONORS
Prerequisite: English III Honors recommended, Credit: 1, Grade: 12, Weight: H
Use critical and creative skills in composition and Literature through the intense study of representative works from several genres and literary periods of British Literature. Assume responsibility for your own learning. Participate in extensive independent reading, writing, and research. Students will complete a research project.
OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH I-IV
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation, Credit: 1 Per Course, Grades: 9-12,
Weight: REM
Occupational English I-IV is a series of classes designed to develop essential reading and writing skills needed for independent living and successful employment. Reading focuses on decoding and comprehending information for successful community inclusion. Writing emphasizes comprehending and using written information to communicate effectively.
HONORS PUBLICATION/YEARBOOK I
Prerequisite: Application/Teacher Recommendation, Credit: 1, Grades: 9-12, Weight: H
Publication/Yearbook is the study, practice, and refinement of the fundamentals of Yearbook Publication, including interviewing, copy writing, layout design, photography, theme development, desktop publishing, as well as marketing. Students will also emphasize teamwork, meeting publishers' deadlines, and adhering to ethical standards. In addition, Honors Students are expected to enter the class with fundamental skills in place to begin book production immediately. They will assist with the training of new staff members, provide daily leadership, and assume additional production responsibilities.
IB ENGLISH A - LITERATURE HL (IB ENGLISH III and IB ENGLISH IV)
This course is taught over two years, junior and senior year. Students will focus exclusively on literary texts and adopt a variety of approaches to textual criticism. Students explore the nature of Literature, the aesthetic function of literary language and textuality, and the relationship between Literature and the world.
The courses explore elements of Literature that focus on:
the relationships between readers, writers, and texts
the range and functions of texts across geographical space and historical time
aspects of intertextuality.