Requirements:  Students are required to take 8 credits of English.  They are required to take English 9, English 10, and speech.  The last two years they need to take a combination of 3 credits from the classes listed as English electives.

 

English 9

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 20

 

English 10

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 21

 

English 9 and 10 are comprehensive language arts courses, which will include literature, writing, and grammatical usage.  The literature units consist of short stories, poetry, and drama.  English 9 students will study Shakespeare, while English 10 students will focus on the novel.

 

English 11

Block class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number: 22

 

English 11 serves as the American literature course.  The class will cover major American literature authors and their works.  Students will learn how to write papers using a thesis statement, specific examples, in-text citations, and APA referencing.  Essays and analytical papers will be the required writing.  Emphasis will be on analyzing and interpreting stories, plays, novels and poems.

 

Foundations of Writing

Block Class

1 Semester - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number:  24

 

Foundations of Writing is a writing course that develops fluency and confidence in communication and clarity in thinking through writer's notebooks, expository writing, analytical reading, and listening.  Structured assignments are used to explore personal goals and values, exercising skills needed for reasoning and writing across the curriculum.

 

This course may be taken for credit through NICC.

 

Speech

Block Class

1 Quarter - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number:  25

This class is designed to help students improve their speaking abilities.  Students will be taught to prepare and present speeches on a variety of topics.  Also, the students will examine speaking skills necessary for job interviews and on-the-job situations.  This class will be required for all students.

 

Journalism

Block Class

1 Quarter - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number:  29

This course will explore both print and broadcast journalism.  Students will be required to write for the Ed-Co Echoes while taking the course.  Students will write a variety of news articles, including straight news stories, and feature stories.  Students will also develop a long range, in-depth assignment that will involve interviewing and research skills.  Students will also be required to examine both print and broadcast journalism critically.  Students will need some computer skills for this course.

 

Literacy and Technology Connection

Block Class

1 Quarter - 1 credit/Quarter

Course number:  28

The focus of this class will center on reading and writing.  Technology will be used to enhance student learning.  Students will compose several pieces of creative writing while employing the use of different technology mediums.  In addition, students will interpret and analyze selections of contemporary literature.  Photo essay, digital storytelling, web quest, and author study are examples of class activities.