JPIIHS 2013-14 Course Guide - John Paul II HS

0135 English III CP (C) 1.0 Credit 11th
03220300 ENG 3 Prerequisite: Eng II
Students in English III continue to increase and to refine their communications skills. They are expected to plan, draft, and complete written
compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity and correct usage of the conventions and mechanics of written English and revise
for organization, coherence, and voice. In English III, students practice all forms of writing. English III students read extensively in multiple genres from
American literature and associated world literature. Students learn literary forms and terms associated with selections being read and are able to
interpret to possible influences of the historical context on a literary work. Students will read one literary selection each six weeks in addition to other,
shorter selections. Students will have summer reading.
0136 English III Language & Composition AP (P) 1.0 Credit 11th
A3220100 APENGLANG
Prerequisite: Eng II Pre-AP
The Advanced Placement Language and Composition course emphasizes the study of a variety of non-fictional texts and writing tasks. Students learn to
emphasize aims (to inform, to persuade, to express, etc.) of discourse through reading and analyzing great literature, and then try to match in their own
writing the sophistication of model material selected for study in the course. Students will read extensively both inside and outside class, including a
summer reading requirement in multiple genres from American and associated world literatures.
0147 English IV CP (C) 1.0 Credit 12th
03220400 ENG 4 Prerequisite: Eng III
Students read extensively in multiple genres from British literature and other world literary selections. Students learn literary forms and terms
associated with selections, and they interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work. Students will read one literary selection
each six weeks in addition to other, shorter selections. Students in English IV continue to increase and to refine their communications skills. They are
expected to plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis. Students edit their papers for clarity and the correct use of the
conventions and mechanics of written English and revise for organization, coherence, and voice. Students are expected to write in a variety of forms.
Students will have summer reading.
0148 English IV Literature & Composition AP (P) 1.0 Credit 12th
A3220200 APENGLIT
Prerequisite: Eng III AP
In this Advanced Placement course, students are engaged in the careful study of literary works of recognized merit from British literature and
contemporary literature in English translation or from the English speaking world including Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Through such
study, students sharpen their awareness of language and their understanding of the writer’s craft. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of
literature; in addition, assignments in writing of expositions, stories, poems, and plays are also appropriate. Students will read extensively both inside
and outside class including a summer reading requirement. Students will read one literary selection each six weeks in addition to other, shorter
selections.
0310 Communication Applications (C) .5 Credit 9th – 12th
03241400 COMMAPP Prerequisite: None
This speech class is a skills development course where the students are evaluated on a variety of speaking situations such as an informative speech, a
problem-solution speech, a sales speech, impromptu speaking, and group projects. In order to develop these skills, the students are introduced to the
basics of speech construction including introductions, argument creation, outlining, structure types, persuasive appeals, language strategies,
conclusions, and delivery issues. The classroom is designed to develop the communication skills that students will utilize in the academic, social, and
workplace settings.
ELECTIVE COURSES
2615 Reading Application and Study Skills/Analytical Studies (C) .5 Credit 9th
03270100 READAPP Prerequisite: Counselor Approval
This course of study is designed especially for entering freshman and includes learning styles, reading, listening, studying, test-taking strategies,
organization, goal setting, research techniques, the learning process, and the writing process.
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Course Guide
Updated July 2013