RV English Department Curriculum Guide

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RV English Department Curriculum Guide
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English Offerings Flowchart
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Freshman English

• Students will read and write about literature,
  primarily from the textbook and a class novel (To
  Kill a Mockingbird)
• Designed to teach and review grammar and writing
  skills to prepare students for high school level
  writing

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OGT Prep Reading and Writing

• Students will prepare for the OGT through
  intensive 2-3 week segments in each of the
  curricular areas
• Students will work on reading and writing skills
  through OGT preparation workbooks

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Sophomore English

• Combination of reading and writing about
  literature
• Main Reading Texts
• Julius Caesar
• Fallen Angels
• The Crucible
• OGT Writing Workbook

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College Prep 11

• Designed to prepare students for success in
  college in both literature and composition
• Focus is on American Literature various short
  stories, poems and essays
• Students will read one independent novel and at
  least one class novel (past novels include Huck
  Finn, The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby)

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(CP 11 Cont.)

• Assignments include reading, answering
  comprehension questions, projects, oral
  presentations, quizzes, tests, etc.
• Research paper consists of 1/3 of one nine weeks
  grade
• Grammar skills will be addressed, but students
  are expected to know most grammar rules, parts of
  speech, etc.
• Students must have a reasonable grasp of
  mechanics and spelling in writing
• Must have a C or above to take CP 12

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Tech Prep 11

• Structured for junior students who accept English
  as vital to good study, communication, and career
  achievement
• Emphasis on grammar, reading, writing, speaking,
  and listening
• Emphasis also placed on reading improvement and
  appreciation
• Designed to prepare students minimally for
  college or for the work force

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(TP 11 Cont.)

• Exposure to American Literature and related
  assignments
• Projects, oral presentations, quizzes, tests, and
  comprehension questions are example assignment
  types
• A research paper will be required, and it will
  account for approximately 1/3 of one nine weeks
  grade
• Some business writing skills will be addressed,
  and students will be coached in interviewing
  skills

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College Prep 12

• Intended for students planning on attending a
  4-year college
• Prepares students for college level writing
  through the review and mastery of language rules
  and writing conventions and styles
• Literature study focuses on British literature
  from the last 1300 years and a class novel

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Tech Prep 12

• Intended for students planning on attending a
  2-year technical college
• Prepares students for college level writing
  through the review and mastery of language rules
  and writing conventions and styles, with some
  focus on business writing
• Literature study focuses on British literature
  from the last 1300 years, a class novel, and
  non-fiction focused on students interests

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AP English Literature and Composition

• Focus is on preparation for the AP English test
  in May through intensive study of literary
  analysis and the development of a mature writing
  style
• Intended for students who enjoy reading, writing,
  and the discussion of literature
• Prerequisites Summer reading and assignments,
  Submission of two writing samples, 3.0 GPA, an A
  or B in CP English 11

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English Electives

• 1 Full Credit Electives Drama, Speech/Debate
  (English Communications)
• ½ Credit Electives ACT Prep, Advanced
  Composition, Creative Writing, Interpersonal
  Communications, Media Studies, Modern Literature,
  Practical Writing, Science Fiction Literature

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Creative Writing

• Selection process based upon submitted writing
  samples
• For students eager to produce and share original
  poetry, drama, short stories, or other writings
  in specific genres
• Students will create a portfolio of their own
  works, with specific requirements, and revision
  of those pieces of writing will be included
• Course is designed for students truly interested
  in creative writing who wish to experiment and
  improve their own skills

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(Creative Writing Cont.)

• Sharing some of students personal works will be
  required
• Whenever possible, guest writers will be invited
  to share their works in class
• Students are expected to have solid skills in the
  mechanics of writing, including spelling,
  punctuation, sentence structure, etc.
• Grades based on completion, effort, and meeting
  requirements given on assignments

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Advanced Composition

• Intended for Junior and Senior students
  interested in intensive development of essay
  writing skills
• Focus on college level writing

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Sci-Fi Literature

• Students will
• read and analyze short stories and film for the
  elements of science fiction
• research topics within and related to science
  fiction (sub-genres, technologies)
• experiment with writing science fiction

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Modern Literature

• Books we read this year
• Tuesdays with Morrie
• My Sisters Keeper
• Bleachers
• Dave Barrys History of American History
• One novel of choice

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(Modern Literature Cont.)

• Format of Class
• Discussion style
• Small groups
• One on one interviews
• Important Info If you hate reading,
• Dont sign up for the class.
• Dont let someone talk you into taking the class

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Drama

• 60 of class
• Acting, small group projects,
• Script writing
• Theater games
• 40 of class
• Textbook work
• Reading of plays

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Practical Writing

• Focus on
• Grammar skills
• Proper mechanics
• Types of essays
• Informal and formal letters

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ACT Prep

• Intended for eleventh grade students interested
  in raising their ACT scores
• Workbook driven, teacher directed study of the
  skills needed for standardized test taking,
  specifically in the ACT areas science, math,
  reading, and writing

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Media Studies

• Intended for independent and motivated students
  do not take this class just because you need a
  credit
• This class focuses on the desires of the students
  enrolled
• Possibilities include creation and publication
  of a school newspaper, video newscast, and video
  daily announcements study/analysis of local
  media research and presentation on media topics,
  such as censorship and media history

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Speech/Debate (English Communications)

• Intended for students interested in developing
  their comfort and skill with public speaking
• Students will prepare and perform a variety of
  informal and formal speeches and debates
• Performance skills developed through reading of
  daily announcements and Speech Night, at the end
  of the semester