Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

052001 English II for Speakers
of Other Languages
Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisite: Credit for English I or English
I SOL and student must have beginning or
intermediate proficiency English
Credit: 1
What’s next? English III or English III - H
10127B
Grade Placement: 9 - 10
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Technical Writing:
Research Study Skills
English II SOL is a course designed to provide instruction in the
English II TEKS for beginner and intermediate level limited English
proficient (LEP) students enrolled in ESL. It also works to build English
language proficiency. Students are placed in this course according to
their current level of English proficiency. This course does meet the
graduation requirement for English II, so students who take this course
may not later take regular English II for credit. It should be noted
that some colleges and universities might not honor this course when
considering a student’s application for admission. For college and
university admission criteria please see your school counselor. This
class is for students whose language proficiency is beginning or
intermediate.
This one-semester course focuses on how a student learns best.
Strong attention will be focused on text structures, note taking, study
skills, test-taking skills, and research skills. The curriculum
emphasizes using both traditional and on-line resources for research
and technical writing. Students will be prepared for business and
university research tasks. This course may not be offered on all
campuses.
102001 English II In this course, students learn to apply their understandings of reading
Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisite: English (1 credit)
and writing processes to a variety of genres including literary (poetry,
drama, imaginative stories) and informational (expository and
Credit: 1
persuasive). Students will study both classic and contemporary texts
What’s next? English III or English III H
with an emphasis on author’s purpose and motivations, archetypal
patterns, and critical lenses for text studies. The use of writing and
reading notebooks, the synthesis and presentation of researched
ideas, and frequent opportunities for teamwork and collaboration are
also key components of this course.
102031 English II – H/PreAP This course is designed for students who wish to have a more
Grade Placement: 10
challenging and rigorous English II experience. In addition to the
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation emphasis areas listed above, English II Pre-AP students will be
encouraged and English (1 credit)
afforded opportunities to engage in lengthier and more challenging
Credit: 1
What’s next? English III or English III H/AP reading and writing experience with more sophisticated levels of
instruction and more advanced skill work.
103001 English III In this course, students engage in a variety of reading and writing
Grade Placement: 11
Prerequisite: English (2 credits)
experiences as they analyze the ways in which the traditional and
contemporary texts from 20 th and 21 st century America represent a
Credit: 1
view or make a comment on the human condition and spirit. Key
What’s next? English IV or English IV H
reading selections come from various genres including plays, novels,
poems, and speeches. Students will write multi-page essays
(expository and persuasive) and original stories and poems in a writing
workshop environment. Research study includes instruction in creating
a research plan, synthesizing information, and organizing ideas.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.