English Courses

Course	Grade	Class Title	Course Description
ENG 101	9	Freshman Survey - Eastern Literature I	This is an introductory English course. Students will develop their writing and critical thinking skills. This portion of the course will focus specifically on creative writing through a study of short stories and persuasive writing through a study of current events and debate. This course will give the students foundational skills in preparation for their continuing academic career.
ENG 102	9	Freshman Survey - Eastern Literature II	This is an introductory English course. Students will develop their writing and critical thinking skills. This portion of the course will focus specifically on a study of Chinese and Middle Eastern literature. This course will give the students foundational skills in preparation for their continuing academic career.
ENG 201	10	Western Civilization Literature II	This writing-based literature course provides students with an overview of the literature of Western Civilization from pre-written oral storytelling traditions, through the influence of Greek and Roman mythologies. Pre-SAT practice is a part of this course.
ENG 202	10	Western Civilization Literature II	Students continue studying the literatures of Western Civilization in conjunction with their Western Civilization Social Studies course from Medieval times through Martin Luther and the Reformation.
ENG 301	11	American Literature I	This course begins with the study of the Native American stories and legends (including South America), and continues through the literatures of the early American colonizers, and concludes with a study of "The Great Gatsby". SAT preparation and practice, along with multiple opportunities to practice the five steps of the writing process are included in this course.
ENG 302	11	American Literature II	This course begins with a study of Steinbeck and the Depression Era, and ends with the literature of the 1960's. The second half of this course provides an introductory survey of speech techniques including storytelling, poetry recitation, readings of well-known presidential speeches, and the construction and delivery of original speeches.
ENG 303	11 Honors	American Literature I	This course begins with the study of the Native American stories and legends (including South America), and continues through the literature of the early American colonizers, and concludes with a study of "The Great Gatsby". SAT preparation and practice, along with multiple opportunities to practice the five steps of the writing process are included in this course. In addition to completing the ENG 301 coursework, honor students will read an additional novel, respond to critical essays, and attend an out-of-class event (generally a suitable lecture or play) which are intended to supplement and add depth to the content explored in ENG 301. Students complete papers and projects to demonstrate deeper levels of understanding.
ENG 304	11 Honors	American Literature II	This course begins with a study of Steinbeck and the Depression Era, and ends with the literature of the 1960's. The second half of this course provides an introductory survey of speech techniques including storytelling, poetry recitation, readings of well-known presidential speeches, and the construction and delivery of original speeches. In addition to completing the ENG 302 coursework, honor students will read an additional novel, respond to critical essays, and attend an out-of-class event (generally a suitable lecture or play) which are intended to supplement and add depth to the content explored in ENG 302. Students complete papers and projects to demonstrate deeper levels of understanding.
ENG 305	11-12	Poetry	This introductory level poetry course occurs in a workshop setting in which students write, revise, publish, and occasionally recite original works. Students learn and practice using various poetic devices, read and analyze the works of published poets, and listen to poetry recitation to further their understanding of poetry.
ENG 306	11-12	Writer's Workshop	Through daily mini-lessons, pre-writing activities, drafting, peer revision, editing circles and various publication formats, students practice both the art and craft of writing. Genres vary, according to class interest, but may include creative story or poetry writing, non-fiction styles (newspaper, magazine, essay, persuasion, etc.), historical fiction and the like. Students are also given the opportunity to work on papers assigned in other classes.
ENG 401	12	Modern World Literature I	The writing-based literature course provides a survey of world literature from the early 1900's through the present day.
ENG 402	12	Modern World Literature II	This media-based course encourages students to present learning in varied mediums including audio (talk-radio), visual and music messages (PowerPoint), speeches, etc. and evaluate mainstream media for content and bias. Works of modern world literature and literature concerning related current events are analyzed and discussed. College-bound students practice extended analytical writing, business/formal writing and communication in planning and implementation of a multi-step student-led all school event.
ENG 403	12 Honors	Modern World Literature I	This writing-based literature course provides a survey of world literature from the early 1900's through the present day. In addition to completing the ENG 401 coursework, Honor students will read an additional novel, respond to critical essays, and attend an out-of-class event (generally a suitable lecture or play) which are intended to supplement and add depth to the content explored in ENG 301. Students complete papers and projects to demonstrate deeper levels of understanding.
ENG 404	12 Honors	Modern World Literature II	This media-based course encourages students to present learning in varied mediums including audio (talk-radio), visual and music messages (PowerPoint), speeches, etc. and evaluate mainstream media for content and bias. Works of modern world literature and literature and literature concerning related current events are analyzed and discussed. College-bound students practice extended analytical writing, business/formal writing and communication in the planning and implementation of a multi-step studetn-led all school event. In addition to completing the ENG 402 coursework, honor students will read an additional novel, respond to critical essays, and attend an out-of-class event (generally a suitable lecture or play) which are intended to supplement and add depth to the content explored in ENG 402. Students complete papers and projects to demonstrate deeper levels of understanding.
ENG 405	11-12	Poetry II	This course includes review and practice of basic poetic devices (metaphor, simile, imagery, personification, etc.) and extends the students learning and practice into more advanced poetic devices, (aeugma, allegory, etc.) Recitation, poetry analysis, and exposure to a wide range of poets and styles supplement this workshop-style course.
ENG 406	11-12	British Literature	Students gain an understanding of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and British history in order to place English literature into context. Students track the growth of the English language from Old English through Modern English. Works studied include Beowulf, and Norse legends/mythologies, and continue with Chaucer, Arthurian legends and early church mysteries and morality plays (including Everyman) and conclude with the works of Dickens, Bronte, Woolf, and Talkien.
ENG 407	11-12	Shakespeare	This course provides an introductory level survey of the plays of William Shakespeare, through the early histories, comedies, tragedies and later tragic-comedies. Through viewing and careful analysis, students develop an understanding of the life and times, social structure and political climate of William Shakespeare's England. Students gain valuable new insight into our own times through a close study of the characters and their relationships in each play.