NRHS 2007-2008 Program of Studies

ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS 4 YEARS OF ENGLISH.
English is cumulative in its skill development; therefore, students who fail English for the year
must attend summer school and receive a passing grade before they can continue at the next grade level.

9th GRADE

ENGLISH 9 HONORS
EN11

1 CREDIT

As an enriched and accelerated introduction to literature, students will study Of Mice and Men, A Separate Peace, Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Julius Caesar, and Crime and Punishment, as well as selections of short stories, poems, and myths. A primary emphasis will be on writing organized, well-developed literary analysis essays and developing critical and creative thinking. This course is recommended for highly motivated students with exceptional reading and writing skills. Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation and placement testing.

ENGLISH 9A
EN12

1 CREDIT

As an introduction to literature, students will study Of Mice and Men, Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Julius Caesar, To Kill a Mockingbird, and House on Mango Street, as well as selections of short stories, poems, and Greek & Roman myths. The primary emphasis will be on developing organized, well-developed literary analysis essays. This course is recommended for students with good reading and writing skills. Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation and placement testing.

ENGLISH 9B
EN 13

1 CREDIT

As an introduction to literature, students will study Of Mice and Men, Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Julius Caesar, To Kill a Mockingbird,
and House on Mango Street, as well as selections of short stories, poems, and Greek & Roman myths. The primary emphasis will be on developing essay-writing skills. This course is recommended for students with developing reading and writing skills. Enrollment is based on teacher recommendation and placement testing.

ENGLISH 9
N104

1 CREDIT

As an introduction to literature, students will study a variety of literary works. The primary emphasis will be on developing reading, writing, and organizational skills. Enrollment is based upon Special Education Team recommendation and student's Individualized Educational Plan.

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10th GRADE

ENGLISH HONORS
EN21

1 CREDIT

The l0th grade Honors curriculum is an introduction to World Literature and its universal themes. The reading and writing focus at this level is to promote close analysis of literature and the use of supporting details from a primary or a secondary source. In addition to close reading and analytical writing, students are expected to produce projects and oral presentations for the class. Students will continue developing composition, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills. They will also prepare for MCAS. Enrollment is based upon the recommendations of the 9th grade English teachers.

ENGLISH 10A
EN22

1 CREDIT

Sophomore English introduces students to World Literature and its universal themes. Students will explore a wide range of novels, short stories, essays, drama, and poetry. Students will develop essay writing techniques, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills. They will also prepare for MCAS.

ENGLISH 10B
EN23

1 CREDIT

World Literature in the form of the novel, drama, short prose and poetry will be studied. The emphasis is on the reinforcement and development of reading, writing, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Enrollment is based upon teacher recommendation. They will also focus on preparatrion for MCAS.

ENGLISH 10
N204

1 CREDIT

World literature in the forms of the novel, drama, short prose and poetry will be studied. The emphasis is on the reinforcement and development of reading, writing, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Enrollment is based upon Special Education Team recommendation and student's Individualized Educational Plan.

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11th GRADE

A.P. ENGLISH
EN30

1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Completion of English 10 with a final grade of B or higher; recommendation of English 10 teacher; approval of the department head; and an interest in writing.

Students must take an afterschool diagnostic writing test to familiarize them with academic expectations of an A.P. course.

Students in this accelerated course will study a variety of texts in preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam in Language and Composition. Using a number of American classics as a springboard, they will analyze and produce mature prose. Students will explore narrative, descriptive, and analytical modes of discourse, and consider audience and purpose. In addition, students will work on making their own writing more sophisticated. All students will take the A.P. Exam in May, which will serve as the final exam for the course. Students who score 3 or higher on this exam may receive college credit or advanced college placement in English.

ENGLISH HONORS
EN31

1 CREDIT

What is our literary heritage? How does American literature embody the diverse voices of the American Experience? In English 11 Honors we will explore the major themes and trends in American literature, and develop an awareness of how the literature of the United States reflects the inherent complexities and paradoxes of the American culture and the American identity. The reading and writing focus of this course will be on making connections between literature in its historical and social context. All course work revolves around a rigorous reading syllabus; works studied include The Scarlet Letter, Moby Dick, My Antonia, The Grapes of Wrath, A Raisin in the Sun, The Great Gatsby, Walden, The Color Purple, poetry, short stories, and nonfiction. Students will continue to develop literary analysis skills and essay writing techniques. Enrollment is based on the recommendation of 10th grade teacher.

ENGLISH 11A
EN32

1 CREDIT

Junior English focuses on the literary trends of the United States from the l600's to the present. Students will explore a range of novels, short stories, essays, drama and poetry. Students will continue to develop essay writing techniques and engage in literary analysis. They will study vocabulary and work on research skills. They will also prepare for SATs.

ENGLISH 11B
EN33

1 CREDIT

Junior English B focuses on the literary trends of the United States from the l600's to the present time. Students will explore poetry, drama, short prose and novels. This course will strongly emphasize the development of those basic learning skills including reading, writing and organizational skills. Enrollment is limited to l5. Recommendation by l0th grade English teacher is needed.

ENGLISH 11
N304

1 CREDIT

Junior English focuses on the literary trends of the United States from the l600's to the present time. Students will explore poetry, drama, short prose and novels. This course will emphasize the development of those basic learning skills including reading, writing and organizational skills. Enrollment is based upon special education TEAM recommendation and student's Individualized Educational Plan.

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12th GRADE

Seniors must take one half-year course each semester from the elective sections. The A.P. English, Honors English, and Great Books are yearlong courses. All courses will assist students in preparing their college application essays. Note well: Students will not be allowed
to enroll in two (2) English classes in the same semester without the express permission of the English department head.

GREAT BOOKS
EN40

1 CREDIT

This year long course will be based upon the Great Books Series - an exciting, dynamic method of shared inquiry in which students will read and discuss the greatest treasures of Western Civilization. Compositions based on reading and the senior research and exhibition paper will be required. This course is for the self-motivated, avid reader/thinker. Students who desire to improve critical thinking skills are particularly encouraged to sign up.

A.P. SENIOR ENGLISH
EN 41

1 CREDIT

Prerequisites: Completion of English 11 with a final grade of B or higher; recommendation of English 11 teacher and approval of the department head.

Students of A.P. English Literature and Composition will read a variety of literature, representing a diversity of time periods, cultures, and points of view. Through a comparative reading of literature, students will construct meaning in literature by being attentive to language, imagery, characterization, action, argument, and the various techniques and strategies authors use. Students are expected to write a literary analysis essay after each major work. Autobiographical essays will be written for college applications. Verbal language skills will be strengthened through prepared formal presentations, interactive discussions, student-taught lessons, and dramatic performance. All students will take the A.P. exam in May, which will serve as the final exam for the course. Students who score 3 or higher on this exam may receive college credit or adavanced college placement in English.

ENGLISH 12 HONORS
EN 61

1 CREDIT

Students in this year long course will study in-depth the classic works of British Literature including Chaucer, the drama and poetry of Shakespeare, l7th century metaphysical poets and the l9th century novel. The effects of Romantic poetry and the rise of the novel on our native literature will comprise the "colonial response." In addition to the work of the selected American and South American poets, students will study the artists of the Irish Literary Revival including Joyce, Wilde, O'Casey, and Beckett. Students should love reading.
Enrollment in this course is with the recommendation of the English ll teacher and with the permission of the department head.

ENGLISH 12
N404

1 CREDIT

This course focuses on improving literacy in the reading and written language areas. Course content includes compensatory reading and writing strategies, and remediating basic skills such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Enrollment is based upon special education TEAM recommendation and the students' Individualized Educational Plan.
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SENIOR ELECTIVES

SPEECH & DEBATE EN48 FALL		½ CREDIT
SPEECH & DEBATE EN88 SPRING		½ CREDIT

Students will practice various types of public speaking such as extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized speech. They will be required to compose and deliver a persuasive speech, a speech on a theme of their choice, and several impromptu speeches. Memorizing a piece of literature for dramatic interpretation will also be required. Students will also be responsible for team presentations; either a Mock Trial or Debates. Students will be evaluated on their class participation, homework, composition, research skills, quizzes and delivery techniques. Peer evaluations of speeches will be encouraged.

BLENDING GENRES IN WRITING EN56 FALL	½ CREDIT
BLENDING GENRES IN WRITING EN85 SPRING	½ CREDIT

Blending Genres is a "writing workshop" course where students explore several creative forms of writing such as poetry, short fiction and personal narrative, essay, drama, and various other ways of communicating our thoughts. In this course students address topics that matter a great deal to them, working toward a culminating multi-genre project at the end of the semester. In addition to daily writing workshops, students will analyze established authors, develop vocabulary, and examine effective writing styles. This course is definitely for the student who likes to write, for we do a great deal of it during our time together.

HOME AND AWAY EN58 FALL	½ CREDIT
HOME AND AWAY EN98 SPRING	½ CREDIT

Home and Away is a senior elective designed around the study of Cape Cod literature and American travel novels. In this course, students will rediscover their local surroundings, studying selections written by and about Cape Codders. After studying about our home, students will embark on a series of adventures around America. Two novels of adventure and self-discovery by Steinbeck and Kerouac will provide the backbone for our trips across the country. This course includes some of the most exciting and relevant reading that you will experience in high school. If you are interested in learning about your community, your country, and yourself, this course is for you. Students will be required to complete reading assignments, essays, projects, and a journal-based final project.

FILM AS LITERATURE EN46 FALL	½ CREDIT
FILM AS LITERATURE EN86 SPRING	½ CREDIT

This course will explore the relationship between cinema and literature. Emphasis is placed on learning the basic vocabulary of film and writing about works of literature and their cinematic adaptations. This is not a course for fans of popular movies.

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