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Philosophy
The English Department of Elyria Catholic High School exists to help our students develop into caring, just and responsible adults who are skilled in oral and written communication. The students are also enriched by the literary arts, and motivated to use their talent fully for themselves and society. Since the students come to high school with varied backgrounds in English skills and with individual potential and performance levels, this department aims to challenge and encourage each student through individualized methods within heterogeneous classes. Individual needs and interests are also met by reading / study skills, tutoring and honors classes in grades 10, 11, and 12.
Faculty
Mrs. Madeleine Heinrich, Chairperson
Mrs. Jane Cline
Ms. Elaine Hurst
Mrs. Kathy Knox
Mrs. Nanette Mahony
Mrs. Barbara Salata
Mrs Monica Dietz
Mr. Benjamin Malbasa
| Course |
Grade |
Prerequisites |
| English 9 |
9 |
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| English 10 |
10 |
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| English 11 |
11 |
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| English 12 |
12 |
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| *Honors English 10 |
10 |
Department Recommendation |
| *Honors English 11 |
11 |
Honors English 10 |
| AP English 12 |
12 |
Honors English 11 |
| **Reading / Study Skills
| 9 |
Department Recommendation |
| Journalism & Yearbook |
10,11,12 |
B in English and Department Recommendation |
* By invitation
**Department Recommendation
The English Department recognizes the importance of encouraging students to become life time readers and writers. Therefore, each student will be given a list of summer reading requirements. These works will then be discussed in the various English classes. In addition, students will be exposed to American, British, and World Literature.
ENGLISH 9
Code: #011 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
English 9 is a required, comprehensive language course that encompasses in-class and independent reading, thinking skills, collaborative activities, and fundamental writing instructions. Students experience an in-depth study of all literary genres with an emphasis on the understanding of narrative elements. Contextual examination of these elements allows students to expand their thinking skills and improve their study skills. Writing instruction is a process which incorporates correct grammar and usage, spelling, and vocabulary development.
ENGLISH 10
Code: #021 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
Literature analysis will continue to build upon plot development and encourage higher thinking skills, such as inference and application. Reading, vocabulary and spelling skills are taken from selections in major genres: short story, novel, essay, poetry and drama. Additional practice in paragraph writing and thesis composition through incorporation of direct references and quotes within paragraphs is developed. Specialty units introduced during sophomore year include media study, basic oral communication, and mythology.
ENGLISH 11
Code: #031 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
The study of American Literature is the inspiration for this course. Major writers are studied from Puritans through present day authors. Selected full-length novels and plays are required reading. Writing assignments are given in relation to the literature read. The students will also practice and master essay writing as introduced in English 10. Preparation for the SAT/ACT test is conducted by way of practicing and improving test-taking skills.
ENGLISH 12
Code: #041 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
This course promotes student application of independent communication skills learned in the first three years of the English program. A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day authors and selected modern and classic masterpieces is the literary concentration of the course. The course includes segments emphasizing the development of a personal writing style, application of research skills to writing, and grammar as needed to improve writing, vocabulary, speaking and essay writing skills.
HONORS ENGLISH
The Honors English Program is designed for the student with advanced language skills. It is a three-year sequential commitment which culminates in Advanced Placement English 12. The student is invited to participate based on English 9 grades, standardized test scores, and departmental recommendation. Due to the nature of the course work, students will receive an extra 1 quality point for an Honors course.
HONORS ENGLISH 10: AMERICAN LITERATURE
Code: #020 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisite: Department Recommendation and Standardized Test Scores
In this course an in-depth study of the works of major American writers forms the basis for developing the reading, thinking, and writing skills necessary for the accelerated pace. Weekly vocabulary assignments are also required.
HONORS ENGLISH 11: BRITISH LITERATURE
Code: #030 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisite: Honors English 10
This course will explore the literature of Great Britain. The student will continue to develop reading skills, writing skills, and sensitivity to stylistic sophistication of mature works of literature. Discussion skills are developed; panel presentations are introduced; vocabulary development is continued. Preparation for SAT/ACT tests is also conducted by way of improving test-taking skills.
AP ENGLISH 12: THE NOVEL & WORLD LITERATURE
Code: #040 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisite: Honors English 11
This course aims to round out the student's background of solid literary training in preparation for the advanced placement test at the end of the senior year. Reading mature literary works and writing college-level papers, analytical and creative, are a part of the course. Students also develop advanced discussion skills including impromptu and formal panel.
READING/STUDY SKILLS
Code: #009B Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisite: Department Recommendation
This course is designed to diagnose the individual student's specific strengths and needs as a reader. Outside of class enrichment activities will insure that these strengths are maintained while need areas such as vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills will be managed in a classroom setting.
JOURNALISM and YEARBOOK PRODUCTION I & II
Code: #075 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisites: B in English and
Department Recommendation
This elective course develops basic journalism skills in writing, graphics, and layout. Students will learn reporting, interviewing, caption writing, feature and news writing, and making deadlines. Students will also work with desktop publishing software. Students will then use these skills to produce ng30ECHO, the school yearbook. Second year students will take editorial positions and learn higher-level graphic skills using Pagemaker software.
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