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

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Course Subject Grade Credits
CrtWrt Creative and Imaginative Writing 11-12 ½
Eng1 English I 9 1
Eng1Q Pre-AP English I 9 1
Eng2 English II 10 1
Eng2Q Pre-AP English II 10 1
Eng3 English III 11 1
Eng3P AP English Language and Composition 11 1
Eng4 English IV 12 1
En4Pg AP English Literature and Composition 12 1
Deca1 Independent Study in English */Academic Decathlon 1 11-12 1
Deca2 Independent Study in English */Academic Decathlon 2 11-12 1
Deca3 Independent Study in English */Academic Decathlon 3 11-12 1
LibSc1 Independent Study in English*/ Library Science 1 11-12 1
LibSc2 Independent Study in English*/ Library Science 2 11-12 1
Rdg180 Reading I – READ 180 Program 9 ½
Sat SAT Score Improvement 10-12 ½
Bible Bible as Literature 10-12 1
INTRODUCTION
Teachers of English at Longview High School aim to provide students with lifetime tools for thinking
as we lead them to discover and refine processes for reading, conferencing, and writing. Our
emphasis reflects the belief of Francis Bacon, the first English essayist, who wrote: “Reading
maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.” The English program
gives students extensive instruction in the writing process, literature study, vocabulary
development, mechanics and usage, reading comprehension, speaking/listening, and research
skills.
ENGLISH I
Grade Placement: 9
1 credit
Regular English I is designed to include the following essential elements: writing concepts and
skills to provide opportunities to participate in the composing process; language concepts and skills
to provide opportunities to improve command of standard English in both written and oral
language; literature concepts and skills to provide opportunities to read the various forms of
literature; concepts and skills to provide opportunities to improve reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and logical reasoning skills.
PRE-AP ENGLISH I
Grade Placement: 9
1 credit
Prerequisite: Required summer reading program
Recommend: 90 average in regular English or an 80 average in Pre-AP English
The core curriculum of Pre-AP English I provides a thorough study of writing, language, literature,
and reading concepts and skills including the following essential elements: a review and expansion
of grammar, usage, and mechanics skills in the use of well-formed sentences and appropriate
words to convey intended meaning; practice in composing descriptive, narrative, and expository
multiple paragraph compositions; use of literary terminology; experience in analyzing and
interpreting literary selections; word study for vocabulary enrichment; use of reference materials for
research.
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