English 4: American Literature and Composition

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the study of American literature. The course is presented in two semesters.

 

Semester 1 examines American literary works from Colonial times to the present in a variety of forms, from poetry to nonfiction to fiction.

 

Semester 2 explores American literary themes found in genres such as dark romanticism and detective fiction. This course also discusses theater in the United States beginning in the 18th century. It also familiarizes students with famous speeches and public speaking. This course also emphasizes the application of higher order thinking.

 

CREDITS:
1 Credit

 

PREREQUISITES:
English 1: Grammar and Composition
English 2: Introduction to Literature
English 3: World Literature

 

STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.

 

Semester 1

  • ENG 401: Pretest – American Literature
  • American Poetry—A New Voice
  • Poetry and the American Revolution
  • Fireside Poets and Civil War Poetry
  • Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson
  • Nature Poems
  • Gothic Poetry and Folk Poetry
  • Contemporary American Poets
  • Prose Poetry
  • Early American Prose
  • American Transcendentalism
  • Early Historical Fiction and Nonfiction
  • Domestic Fiction
  • Folklore and Tall Tales
  • Southwestern Humor
  • Horror Fiction
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy
  • ENG 401: Test – American Literature

 

Semester 2

  • ENG 402: Pretest – American Literature
  • Crime Fighters (Crime/Detective Fiction)
  • Caught by Surprise
  • American Gothics: Poe and Hawthorne (Dark Romanticism)
  • Award Winning Authors
  • Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome Part 1
  • Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome Part 2
  • Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome Part 3
  • Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome Part 4
  • Theater in the United States
  • Early American Playwrights
  • 20th Century American Playwrights
  • One-Act Plays
  • Expressionism: The Emperor Jones by Eugene O’Neill
  • The Emperor Jones: A Literary Analysis
  • Famous Speeches
  • Public Speaking
  • ENG 402: Test – American Literature

English 3: World Literature

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the study of world literature. The course is presented in two semesters.

 

Semester 1 examines various literary elements, discussing them in the context of selected poems, short stories, plays, and novels. It teaches students how to determine the main idea and theme of a piece of literature, as well as discern the underlying, inferred meaning and tone.

 

Semester 2 exposes students to works by major European writers from a variety of literary genres. This course also emphasizes the application of critical reading skills.

 

CREDITS:
1 Credit

 

PREREQUISITES:
English 1: Grammar and Composition
English 2: Introduction to Literature

 

STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.

 

Semester 1

  • Diction, Tone, and Mood
  • Rhythm
  • Rhyme
  • Stanza and Verse
  • Symbolism and Imagery
  • Metaphor and Simile
  • Consonance, Assonance, and Alliteration
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Poetry
  • Setting
  • Plot
  • Characterization
  • Theme
  • Point of View
  • Literary Elements in “The Scarlet Ibis”
  • Critical Reading
  • “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” by D.H. Lawrence

 

Semester 2

  • Novels and Novellas
  • Novella: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, Part 1
  • Novella: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, Part 2
  • Novella: Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad, Part 3
  • Novel: Gulliver’s Travels, part 1 (A Voyage to Lilliput)
  • Novel: Gulliver’s Travels, part 2 (A Voyage to Brobdingnag)
  • Novel: Gulliver’s Travels, part 3 (A Voyage to Laputa, etc.)
  • Novel: Gulliver’s Travels, part 4 (A Voyage to Houyhnhnms)
  • History of Theater
  • Theater Around the World
  • Existentialism: No Exit, a one-act play by Jean Paul Sartre
  • Existentialism: Endgame, a one-act play by Samuel Becket
  • Tragicomedy—Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Becket—Act 1
  • Tragicomedy—Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Becket—Act 2
  • Farce: The Comedy of Errors, by Shakespeare, Acts 1-3
  • Farce: The Comedy of Errors, by Shakespeare, Acts 4-5

English 2: Introduction to Literature

DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction to literature. The course is presented in two semesters.

 

Semester 1 introduces students to different types of figurative language encountered when reading literature.

 

Semester 2 discusses and explains elements of various types of literature, information and media literacy, and desktop publishing, as it applies to creating and producing brochures. This course explores a variety of career writing applications, such as print and nonprint media, mass and social media, technical writing, and journalism.

 

CREDITS:
1 Credit

 

PREREQUISITES:
English 1: Grammar and Composition

 

STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.

 

Semester 1

  • ENG 201: Pretest – Introduction to Literature
  • Denotation and Connotation
  • Literal and Figurative Language
  • Hyperbole and Onomatopoeia
  • Oxymoron
  • Personification and Anthropomorphism
  • Irony
  • Parallelism and Paradox
  • Symbols and Symbolism
  • Technical Writing
  • Journalism
  • Plays
  • Short Story
  • Novel
  • History of Poetry
  • Limericks and Haiku
  • Allegories, Fables, and Fairy Tales
  • ENG 201: Test – Introduction to Literature

 

Semester 2

  • ENG 202: Pretest – Introduction to Literature
  • Epic Poetry
  • Lyric Poetry
  • Dramatic Poetry
  • Tragedy
  • Comedy
  • Parody
  • Satire
  • Reading Prose
  • Information and Media Literacy
  • Visual Components
  • Creating an Informative Document
  • Online Research
  • Mass and Social Media
  • Evaluating Print Media
  • Evaluating Nonprint Media
  • Creating a Brochure
  • ENG 202: Test – Introduction to Literature

English 1: Grammar and Composition

DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the study of grammar and composition. The course is presented in two semesters.

 

Semester 1 introduces and explores word origins and various parts of speech to prepare students for critical reading and writing. This course also introduces students to practical applications for writing, such as business letters and memos.

 

Semester 2 provides an analytical overview of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure to help students improve writing skills, including writing efficiently and effectively. This course introduces students to practical applications for writing, such as cover letters and resumes. It guides students through the steps for writing essays, from prewriting to final draft, and discusses various types of essays.

 

CREDITS:
1 Credit

 

PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisites for this course.

 

STANDARDS:
This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) standards, Florida Sunshine State Standards, and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards.

 

Semester 1

  • Word Origins and Commonly Used Foreign Expressions
  • Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes
  • Nouns and Pronouns
  • Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Prepositions and Conjunctions
  • Determiners
  • Interjections, Exclamations, and Imperatives
  • Writing Effectively
  • Subjects, Verbs, and Agreement
  • Predicate and Subject Complements
  • Clauses
  • Direct and Indirect Objects
  • Verb Tenses, Forms, and Moods
  • Faulty Comparisons
  • Types of Sentences and Sentence Problems
  • Business Letters and Memos

 

Semester 2

  • Punctuation, Part 1
  • Punctuation, Part 2
  • Capitalization and Numbers
  • Words and the Dictionary
  • Making Connections: Transition and Flow
  • Paragraphs
  • Cover Letters
  • Resumes
  • Prewriting
  • Establishing a Topic, Gathering Information, and Outlining
  • Organizing and Writing a First Draft
  • Choosing the Right Words: Reviewing and Revising
  • Types of Essays
  • Exploring Cause and Effect Essays
  • Writing Compare and Contrast Essays
  • Persuasive and Narrative Essays