Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

EnglishCourse Description Book 2012-2013English 9 (0005-06) is required for all freshmen. Students will study literary elements through a variety of literature; including short stories, novels,poetry, drama and a wide range of non-fiction writing. Mastery of the writing process will be emphasized; including literary essays, research papers and avariety of creative writing styles. Speaking and listening skills will be emphasized with group and individual presentations. Students will also work toimprove grammar, spelling and vocabulary.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9Integrated English 9and Global Studies/Civics* (0023-24) integrates the study of English with Global Studies (world geography and civics). Studentswill explore the geography of our planet and the way government works through the study of literature and composition. It will provide an introductoryoverview of world geography, regions and culture while discussing the main characteristics and traits of each region. Regional connections to UnitedStates, global economy and current events will also be emphasized. The governmental study of the United States will be geared toward connectingnational governmental knowledge to local, understanding the citizen’s role (rights and responsibilities), and bringing government to a more personal level.Literature and non-fiction works will be included from the various regions that are studied. The content and assessments of both courses will be combinedto give students a clearer understanding of how literary works and the process of writing are connected to the world in which they live.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9English 9 Honors (0007-08) can be taken in place of English 9 for those students who want an additional challenge in the language arts. Students willstudy literary elements through a variety of literature; including short stories, novels, poetry, drama and a wide range of non-fiction writing. Mastery of thewriting process will be emphasized including literary essays, research papers and a variety of creative writing styles. Speaking and listening skills will beemphasized with group and individual presentations. Students will also work to improve grammar, spelling and vocabulary.‣ - None (1 credit) All year 9Integrated English 9 Honors and Global Studies/Civics* (0031-32) integrates the study of English with Global Studies (world geography and civics).Students will explore the geography of our planet and the way government works through the study of literature and composition. It will provide anintroductory overview of world geography, regions and culture while discussing the main characteristics and traits of each region. Regional connections toUnited States, global economy and current events will also be emphasized. The governmental study of the United States will be geared toward connectingnational governmental knowledge to local, understanding the citizen’s role (rights and responsibilities), and bringing government to a more personal level.Literature and non-fiction works will be included from the various regions that are studied. The content and Assessments of both courses will becombined to give students a clearer understanding of how literary works and the process of writing are connected to the world in which they live.‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 9English 10 (0011-12) is required for all sophomores. English 10 is a themes-based course that will provide students with an introduction to literature fromaround the world. This course will build upon concepts introduced in English 9, and will provide students with a foundation of reading, writing andspeaking skills that they will continue to develop throughout high school and beyond‣ - None (1 credit) All Year 1015