ROSARY ACADEMY COURSE CATALOG 2022-2023
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Four Years Required (4 Credits) 5302 ENGLISH I Course Length: Year Grade Level: 9 This one-year course is an introduction to a variety of literary genres including the short story, poetry, drama, the novel, and mythology. Grammar is taught formally and within the context of writing. Vocabulary includes the study of root word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and usage. Words for this study come from vocabulary texts and literature. Writing instruction emphasizes the paragraph and the five-paragraph essay form; creative writing is also taught and practiced. UC Approved 5303 HONORS ENGLISH I Course Length: Year Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: Students are recommended for this class by a committee that reviews entrance exam scores, writing samples, and previous English grades. This is a one-year advanced course in the genres of literature including mythology, drama, poetry, the short story, and the novel. Writing instruction focuses on critical and analytical thinking. A variety of rhetorical modes are taught and practiced. Vocabulary includes the study of root word meanings, synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and usage in preparation for standardized tests. Proficiency in grammar, reading comprehension, analytical thinking, and writing are essential for this faster paced course. Participation in this class does not guarantee acceptance into Honors English II. UC Approved 5304 ENGLISH II Course Length: Year Grade Level: 10 This one-year course uses a thematic approach to literature through a variety of literary genres including the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. The readings focus on multicultural literature. The further study of grammar, composition, and vocabulary are in the same format as English I. Composition includes a variety of rhetorical modes and encourages critical and analytical thinking. Students receive formal instruction of the research process and documentation styles. UC Approved
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