ENGLISH
9
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
English 9 is a yearlong survey of English designed to develop students'
ability to read, write, speak, and listen. Representing various cultures,
eras, and ideas, the literature includes short stories, poetry, drama, novels,
and essays. The writing instruction develops the students' ability to
communicate in a variety of forms for a variety of purposes, including but
not limited to paragraph writing, theme organization, grammar, and the mechanics
of writing. Students are also instructed in speaking and listening
effectively in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
HONORS ENGLISH
9
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
This is a challenging course coordinating literature, grammar, and writing.
Writing assignments include various types of themes, a term paper, literary
analyses, and creative writing. The literature focuses on short stories,
novels, plays, and poetry. Individual and group projects are also
assigned, and students are instructed in speaking and listening effectively in a
variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
This honors level course differs from English 9 in
content, depth, complexity, and sophistication of materials and expectations.
Students interested in a challenging English curriculum are encouraged to
enroll. However, students are advised not to underestimate the level of
difficulty of this course or the accelerated pace expected of honors students.
The Macomb High School honors English courses are truly designed for those
students seeking academic challenge at the highest level of high school language
arts studies.
ENGLISH 10
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
This two-semester survey of English covers 1) a genre and/or thematic
approach to literature, including short fiction, poetry, at least one novel, and
one major dramatic work; 2) a study of grammar, usage, and mechanics through a
comprehensive grammar program; 3) composition including personal, narrative,
expository, and persuasive essays; and 4) a series of mini-lessons in various
aspects of composition, such as writing introductions and conclusions,
transitional devices, refining voice and tone, etc. Students are also
instructed in speaking and listening effectively in a variety of situations for
a variety of purposes.
HONORS ENGLISH 10
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
This challenging two-semester survey of English is a continuation of Honors
English 9 with literature study and further work to improve writing skills.
Literature will include short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, novels, and
full-length dramatic works. The course includes a study of grammar, usage,
and mechanics through a comprehensive, spiraling grammar program. The
writing includes personal, narrative, expository, and persuasive essays, in
addition to mini-lessons in various aspects of composition, such as writing
introductions and conclusions, transitional devices, refining voice and tone,
etc. Students are also instructed in speaking and listening effectively in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
This honors level course differs from English 10 in
content, depth, complexity, and sophistication of materials and expectations.
Students interested in a challenging English curriculum are encouraged to
enroll. However, students are advised not to underestimate the level of
difficulty of this course or the accelerated pace expected of honors students.
The Macomb High School honors English courses are truly designed for those
students seeking academic challenge at the highest level of high school language
arts studies.
ENGLISH
11
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 11
Writing or Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10; Specific referral from
Macomb High English or Guidance Department. Students without such referral
will not be enrolled.
This course is intended to fulfill the third-year
English requirement for students who are not college-bound and who would benefit
from additional assistance with reading and basic skills. The literature
focuses on American and contemporary stories, novels, and nonfiction
articles. The writing may be based on reading assignments, personal
experience, or other practical writing situations. Students are also
instructed in speaking and listening effectively in a variety of situations for
a variety of purposes. Reading and writing instruction follows closely the
skills required for success on the state administered exams at the eleventh
grade.
HONORS WORLD
LITERATURE
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 11
Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This junior level honors course explores regional, historical, and thematic
approaches to literature from around the world. Study focuses on the ways
in which diverse cultures are revealed and shaped by literature. Texts are
analyzed and ideas discussed in a seminar setting; writing opportunities include
analytic, creative, personal response, and research. Students are also
instructed in speaking and listening effectively in a variety of situations for
a variety of purposes.Students interested in a challenging English curriculum are encouraged to
enroll. However, students are advised not to underestimate the level of
difficulty of this course or the accelerated pace expected of honors students.
The Macomb High School honors English courses are truly designed for those
students seeking academic challenge at the highest level of high school language
arts studies.
WRITING
WORKSHOP
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course allows students to use their own skills to make discoveries and
to explore alternative paths in writing. Students are encouraged to seek
truth in writing, to invent and play with words, and to stretch their vocabulary
and imagination. It is a serious but different kind of writing course for
students who like both to experiment and to practice honesty in writing.
JOURNALISM
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course stresses the basics of journalistic writing. Students will
study reporting and writing, editing, copy reading, layout design, journalism
ethics and history.
EARLY AMERICAN
LITERATURE
Colonial to mid-Nineteenth Century
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course is a survey presenting examples of the best American writing
from its colonial beginnings through the mid-nineteenth century to gain an
understanding of our American culture. Historical, religious, and
political writings of the 1600 and l700’s and poetry, essays, short stories, and
novels from the l800’s are studied. Individual reading of fiction or
nonfiction works of prominent American authors is also required, and writing is
based largely on the literature studied. Students are also instructed in
speaking and listening effectively in a variety of situations for a variety of
purposes.
MODERN AMERICAN
LITERATURE
Late Nineteenth-Twentieth Century
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course is a study of late nineteenth and twentieth century American
writing. The course includes short stories, poetry, essays, drama, and at
least one novel. Individual reading of novels or nonfiction works by
prominent American authors is also required. Creative and expository
writing skills are emphasized. Students are also instructed in speaking
and listening effectively in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
EARLY BRITISH
LITERATURE
Beowulf through Shakespeare
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course is a survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period
through the early seventeenth century. The literature includes epic verse,
poetry, and drama representing Britain’s heritage, while novels or nonfiction
works are required for individual reading. Writing is based on the
literature studied and includes some creative writing and research.
Students are also instructed in speaking and listening effectively in a variety
of situations for a variety of purposes. This course is recommended for
college-bound students.
MODERN BRITISH
LITERATURE
Donne to Early Twentieth Century
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Literature Option
Prerequisite: English 10
This course is a survey of seventeenth to early twentieth century British
writing including poetry, essays, drama, and novels. Individual reading of
fiction or nonfiction works of prominent British authors is also required, and
writing is based on the literature studied. Students are also instructed
in speaking and listening effectively in a variety of situations for a variety
of purposes. This course is recommended for college-bound students.
SPEECH/COMMUNICATIONS
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grades: 11,12
Prerequisite: English 10
This one-semester elective will be offered to any student in the eleventh or
twelfth grade and satisfies one semester of students' four-year English
requirement. It does not satisfy any writing or literature requirements.
The course will cover: 1) the communication process and the role of
communication both for the individual and as a function of social cohesion; 2)
interactive listening; 3) anxiety management; 4) research opportunities in
expository and persuasive speaking and debate; 5) interviewing; 6) radio/TV and
media analysis; 7) possibly oral interpretation of literature.
ENGLISH
12
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 12
Writing or Literature Option
Prerequisite: Three years of English
This course is intended to fulfill the fourth year English requirement for
students who probably are not college-bound. The first semester will focus
on the practical communication skills needed by students for their work and
personal lives. These include correct grammar and usage, punctuation,
spelling, listening skills, and job interview skills. Some contemporary
literature also will be included.The second
semester will focus on the communication skills necessary to get and keep a job.
These include writing inquiries and requests, business letters, applications,
and resumes, using correct grammar and usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Students also will do a research project, plan talks and give introductions and
speeches about jobs/careers/professions. Some contemporary literature will
be included.
COMPOSITION
| 1/2 credit |
(1 semester) |
Grade: 12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: Three years of English
This is a
one-semester academic writing course designed to prepare students for college
freshmen composition. Through a core of longer essays and various shorter
assignments, students will develop their skills in grammar, mechanics, usage,
organization, and style. The core essay types include professional letter
writing; personal narrative (college application essay); reflective narrative;
analysis; description; compare and contrast; argumentation; and a research term
paper.
ADVANCED
JOURNALISM
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: Journalism, typing proficiency, and
computer proficiency
The emphasis of this course is on journalistic writing techniques stressing
content, accuracy, style, punctuation, desktop publishing, mechanics, research,
editing, and proofreading. Students enrolled in this course are staff members of
the school newspaper, the Sentinel. As a requirement of this
course, the Sentinel is published monthly.
HONORS AP
ENGLISH
| 1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Three years of English
This very rigorous course includes intensive reading of challenging
nonfiction and fiction works, analysis of the style, structure, and ideas of
these works, and considerable writing. A process approach to composition
will be used with students producing papers in the following modes:
narration, analysis, definition, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, argument,
and research. Students will also practice impromptu, in-class essays to
prepare for various college proficiency tests. Students taking this course
may take an Advanced Placement English Language and Composition test in May for
college credit.Students interested in a
challenging English curriculum are encouraged to enroll. However, students
are advised not to underestimate the level of difficulty of this course or the
accelerated pace expected of AP students. The Macomb High School honors
English courses are truly designed for those students seeking academic challenge
at the highest level of high school language arts studies.
ENG 101 COMPOSITION I (Dual
Credit)
| 1/2 credit |
(3 semester hours for SRC) |
Grade: 12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: English 10, Entrance Testing Criteria
This is a one-semester college freshmen composition course. Students
enrolled will simultaneously enroll in Spoon River College, including tuition,
and receive three hours of academic credit for ENG 101 from Spoon River in
addition to their 1/2 credit from Macomb High School.
Students should be aware that scoring standards of this
course reflect an expectation of college level work. This semester of
Composition I explores the writing process through a core of formal essays
including: description, illustration, compare and contrast, cause and effect,
and argumentation. The textbook contains previously published professional
models of each type of essay, which students study thoroughly as they prepare
their own work. Through all these assignments, students will develop their
skills in grammar, mechanics, usage, organization, style, research methods and
MLA documentation.
This course is intended to be coupled with Dual Credit
Composition II.
ENG
102 COMPOSITION II (Dual Credit)
| 1/2 credit |
(3 semester hours for SRC) |
Grade: 12
Writing Option
Prerequisite: English 101 Composition I (Dual Credit)
This is a one-semester college freshmen composition course. Students
enrolled will simultaneously enroll in Spoon River College, including tuition,
and receive three hours of academic credit for ENG 102 from Spoon River in
addition to their 1/2 credit from Macomb High School.
Students should be aware that scoring standards of this
course reflect an expectation of college level work. Dual Credit
Composition II explores the writing process through a core of formal essays
including: process analysis; literary analysis; comparative analysis of film and
literature; opinion and persuasion; and a formal research term paper. As
in Dual Credit Composition I, students will study published models of each of
these essay types in depth. As in Dual Credit Composition I, students will
continue to develop their skills in grammar, mechanics, usage, organization, and
style. During this semester they will thoroughly study the methods of
research and MLA documentation in depth.
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