Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Special Education Department
Course Descriptions
Lockport Township High School offers a continuum of services for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP)’s. Students are provided programs and services
in the least restrictive environment and participate in classes with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. The Special Education curriculum is
aligned with the general education curriculum and with the Common Core Standards. A full range of support services and activities to address identified transitional
needs are embedded throughout a student’s individual education program. Course placement is determined as part of an individual student’s IEP meeting.
ENGLISH - INSTRUCTIONAL
FRESHMAN ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL – SE2114
Length of course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
01001A000
Course Description: This course explores literary genres, including short stories, novels, poetry, drama and nonfiction. Students will utilize critical thinking skills and technology in reading,
writing, and speaking to understand themselves and the connections that can be made from literature to life. In addition, activities will focus on the strategies that allow students to set
clear purposes for reading and writing and to help students construct meaning from literary works.
SOPHOMORE ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL- TOPICS IN WORLD LITERATURE – SE1120
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
State Code:
01058A000
Course Description: This course continues the focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills with an emphasis on critical thinking. The reading area focuses on world literature and
uses terminology and concepts learned in Freshman English to analyze short stories, nonfiction, poetry, novels, and drama, including Shakespearean drama.
JUNIOR ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL-SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE – SE1126
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11
Prerequisite: English 9 and 10
State Code:
01054A000
Course Description: This course focuses specifically on American Literature. Students will be exposed to a survey of selections reflecting periods of U.S History. Composition projects will
be based on persuasive essays and literary analysis. At least one research paper requiring MLA documentation will be required. Finally, SAT preparation will be emphasized.
SENIOR ENGLISH CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE INSTRUCTIONAL – SE1139
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11
State Code:
01062A000
Course Description: In this course students will cultivate skills in reading, writing, literary analysis, critical thinking, and oral expression. Students will be required to read four to five nonfiction
books and additional selections from other genres, which are incorporated into major projects. Writing assignments will include various forms of written discourse.
SENIOR ENGLISH MYTHOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL – SE1138
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: English 9, 10, 11
State Code:
01056A000
Course Description: This course provides students the opportunity to study the mythologies that have affected all of Western culture. From the ancient Greeks to modern superhero
adventures, all story telling has its roots in mythology. Students will examine archetypal patterns and learn the importance and application of mythology found in all types of literature and
media. Lectures, discussions and writing compose the major portion of classroom activity. This course meets state of Illinois guidelines as a writing intensive course.
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