2021-2022 2022-2023 CURRICULUM GUIDE
ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: 4 CREDITS All courses are NCAA-approved.
0111 – LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION I One Credit (9) Literature and Composition I explores literature as students learn to apply the principles of analysis to the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. The course emphasizes basic skills of composition, grammar and usage, vocabulary development, and etymology. Students will improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills. Topics explored in this course are similar to topics in 0112 with additional support and differentiation.
0112 – LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION I One Credit (9) Literature and Composition I explores literature as students learn to apply the principles of analysis to the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. The course emphasizes basic skills of composition, grammar and usage, vocabulary development, and etymology.
0115 – LITERATURE AND COMP II One Credit (10) Literature and Composition II continues the study of skills in reading, writing, grammar and usage, vocabulary development, and critical thinking on a more intense level as students analyze various literary texts. Additionally, students will study the communication process in an extended unit on persuasive speaking.
0118 – LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION I HONORS One Credit (9) Literature and Composition I Honors is an accelerated course designed for students with the ability and dedication to read for pleasure, understanding, analysis, and evaluation. Students will study the principles of effective writing and editing skills by experiencing a variety of writing opportunities. Students will also develop vocabulary skills through reading and writing activities. Prerequisite: Entrance Exam scores and department approval.
0119 – LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION II One Credit (10) Literature and Composition II continues the study of literary genres on a more intense level as students demonstrate the skills of literary analysis in the genres of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will deepen their understanding of composition, grammar and usage, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension, as well as studying the communication process in an extended unit on persuasive speaking. 13
