Bisbee High School is a - Bisbee Unified School District

ENGLISH II Writing Honors
Required Elective (substitutes for English II Writing Regular) Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10
Prerequisites: Completion of English IH writing with at least a “B” or teacher recommendation to transfer
from the regular English sequence or approval of instructor.
This class will focus on writing multiple page expository and persuasive essays, writing a literary analysis on each piece
read, and compiling a research paper written in correct MLA format. Students will learn to identify and write for a
specific audience. In addition students will study grammar and word origins.
ENGLISH III Regular
Required Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11 Prerequisites: Successful completion of English II
Students will read and discuss American Literature and explore themes such as “The American Dream,” “Immigrants to
a New World,” and “The Individual and Society.” Students will continue their study of grammar, writing and
development of a research paper.
ENGLISH III Honors/Pre-AP
Required (substitute for English IIIR) Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11
Prerequisites: Completion of English II Honors with a “B” or approval of the instructor.
Students will delve deeply into the analysis of American Literature from the following perspectives: historical, literary
era, character POV, psychological analysis. Requires summer reading list be completed. Extensive writing required
including completion of a full research report.
ENGLISH IV Regular
Required Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12 Prerequisites: Successful completion of English III
Students will focus on a cross-section of British literature, beginning in Anglo-Saxon times and ending in modern times.
Students will be introduced to important British writers, styles, themes and concerns. Students will work toward an
understanding of British literature in a broader contextual framework by using biographical, historical and cultural
contextual materials to support and enrich the readings. Literary analysis will be an integral part of the coursework.
Additionally, students will produce one research paper in preparation for college-level course work.
ENGLISH IV Honors
Required Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Completion of English III with at least a “B” or teacher recommendation to transfer from the
regular English sequence.
Students will read a wider selection of literature. Students will write a persuasive research paper. The students will
continue a study of grammar. This class will focus on British Literature and will explore themes that include: Man vs.
Wilderness and Society vs. Self.
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