Language Arts

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for English Language Arts and Reading

 

English I        (1 Credit)   

English I is designed for students exhibiting average reading and language arts skills.  Reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening skills are taught through reviewing grammar principles, writing compositions, and analyzing literature.  The literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction.

 

Grade level: 9                           

Prerequisites: None                                  

            Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 9

                           Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level)

 

English I Honors             (1Credit)        ?

This course is designed for students exhibiting better than average reading and language arts skills in  reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening.  The emphasis is on literary analysis, analytical writing and independent study skills.  are taught through reviewing grammar principles, writing compositions, and analyzing literature.  The literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction.

Grade level: 9                                                       

Prerequisites: English teachers recommendation  & contract                 

Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 9

               Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Gold Level)

 

English II       ( 1Credit)

English II is designed for students exhibiting average reading and language arts skills.  Reading , vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening skills are taught through studying vocabulary, reviewing grammar, writing compositions, and analyzing literature.  The literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction.

 

Grade level: 10                               

Prerequisites:  English I                                 

Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 10

               Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Platinum Level)

              

English II Honors            (1 Credit)       ?

This course is designed for students exhibiting better than average reading and language arts skills.  The emphasis is on literary and language analysis, vocabulary, and independent study skills. The literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction.

 

Grade level: 10                                                         

Prerequisites: English I and English teachers recommendation & contract 

            Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 10

                           Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (Platinum Level)

 

 English III      (1 Credit)

English III is designed for students exhibiting average reading and language arts skills.  Reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening skills are taught through studying vocabulary, a reviewing grammar, writing compositions, and analyzing American literature.  The American literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction.

 

Grade level: 10                                   

Prerequisites: English I and English II                  

            Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 11

                           Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (The American       

                           Experience)

 

English III Honors           (1 Credit)      

This course is designed for students exhibiting better than average reading and language arts skills.  The emphasis is on literary and language analysis, vocabulary, and independent study skills. The American literature for this course includes poetry, short stories, novels, plays and nonfiction. TAKS tested.

 

Grade level: 11                                       

Prerequisites: English I, English II and English teachers recommendation & contract

Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 11

               Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (The American    

               Experience)

                          

English IV     (1 Credit)   

This course is a survey of British literature.  Selected works from the major authors of the time period will be read and discussed, including poetry novels, short stories and plays. 

 

Grade level: 12

Prerequisites: English I, English II and English III

Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 12

               Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (The British         

              Tradition)

                         

English IV Honors          (1 Credit)                  

This Dual Credit course is designed to give the superior student in English college-level studies.  Timed, critical essays will be written with, and an emphasis will be placed on clear, analytical writing.  Course study includes British literature and world literature.  Students must be willing to read critically and prepare to initiate class discussions based on personal annotations from outside reading.  Through this course, students have an opportunity to earn college credit through Paris Junior College. 

Grade level: 12

Prerequisites: English I, English II, English III, English teachers recommendation &  

contract.

Students seeking college credit must take the THEA test prior to the beginning of the 

school year.

Textbook: Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action, Grade 12

               Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes (The British 

               Tradition)

 

Debate I-IV    (1 Credit)      

Debate places emphasis on the debate skills of critical thinking, rhetoric, reasoning, research and persuasion.  This course is designed for debaters who are willing to participate in debate competition.  Individual preparation for competition is a major aspect of this course.

 Grade level: 9-12

Prerequisites: Teacher Permission

Textbook: Basic Debate - McGraw Hill

 

Journalism (1 Credit)        

Students enrolled in Journalism write in a variety of forms for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students plan, draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis, carefully examining their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English.  Students will learn journalistic traditions, research self-selected topics, write journalistic texts, and learn the principles of publishing.

 

Grade level: 10-12

Prerequisites: None

Textbook: Journalism Matters - McGraw Hill

 

Communication Applications     (.5 Credit)

This course is designed to focus on public speaking, interpersonal and group communication.  All aspects of public speaking will be explored.  Emphasis will focus on relating the process and elements of communication to professional and social life.

 

Grade level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Textbook: Communication Applications - McGraw Hill