2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

ENGLISH
The courses listed below are for students eligible for Special Education Services. Admission, Review
and Dismissal (ARD) Committee and Instructional arrangement determine enrollment.
BASIC ENGLISH I
Grade Placement: 9
1 credit
Students continue to increase and refine communications skills. Students work on writing skills and edit
for clarity and correct use of conventions and mechanics. Students work on reading skills by reading
from multiple genres.
BASIC ENGLISH II
Grade Placement: 10
1 credit
Students continue to work on communication skills. Students work on writing skills and edit papers for
clarity and the correct use of conventions and mechanics. Students practice all forms of writing.
Students work on reading skills by reading in multiple genres.
BASIC ENGLISH III
Grade Placement: 11
1 credit
Students continue to work on communication skills. Students work on writing skills and edit papers for
clarity and the correct use of conventions and mechanics. Students practice all forms of writing with an
emphasis placed on business forms of writing. Students work on reading skills by reading from multiple
genres.
BASIC ENGLISH IV
Grade Placement: 12
1 credit
Students continue to work on communication skills. Students practice writing in a variety of forms
including business, personal, and literary. Students work on reading skills by reading from multiple
genres.
ENGLISH I ALT
1 credit
ENGLISH II ALT
1 credit
ENGLISH III ALT
1 credit
APPLIED ENGLISH IV
1 credit
APPLIED ENGLISH V
1 local credit
APPLIED ENGLISH VI
1 local credit
APPLIED ENGLISH VII
1 local credit
APPLIED ENGLISH VIII
1 local credit
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
These courses will concentrate on English usage, English mechanics, spelling, and written and oral
expression to help the student progress toward mastery of the basic skills of English.
BASIC ENGLISH I DE
BASIC ENGLISH II DE
BASIC ENGLISH III DE
BASIC ENGLISH IV DE
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
Basic English courses are designated to help hearing-impaired students master expressive and
receptive communication skills in written and oral forms. Core curriculum for each course is based on
the TEKS as described in the appropriate SE English Language Arts Academics Section.
BASIC PRACTICAL WRITING DE
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