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<P class="fontlook">UNITED STATES LITERATURE<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 9th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisite: n/a

<p class="fontlook">This is a course that emphasizes the development of skills in critical reading of imaginative and discursive literature and in writing about literature and related ideas. It is a yearlong course that offers a chronological approach to the literature of the United States, tracing the development of genres and literary movements from Native American myths to the Twenty-first Century. The composition portion of this course will emphasize a mastery of the skills of synthesis, ordering ideas into logical pattern, developing them with pertinent and valid detail, and effectively communicating them to the reader with clarity, fluency, and a more sophisticated vocabulary. This course integrates technology through the daily use of the class web page; writing assignments; internet, resource, and research links and activities; and various assignments that require the students to apply programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint.
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<P class="fontlook">HONORS UNITED STATES LITERATURE<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 9th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisite: n/a

<p class="fontlook">This semester in Honors United States Literature, students will begin to develop the ability to read critically and to express their thoughts with coherence, style, and poise in both written and oral form. Students will challenge traditional readings of the texts at hand and work to create, support, and articulate their own interpretations based on class discussion, background material, and independent reading. The composition portion of this course will emphasize a mastery of the skills of synthesis, ordering ideas into logical patterns, developing them with pertinent and valid detail, and effectively communicating them to the reader with clarity, fluency, and a more sophisticated vocabulary. Students are expected to be active learners and to take responsibility for their learning as evidenced by both staying current with daily assignments and participating in class.
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<P class="fontlook">BRITISH LITERATURE<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 10th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisite: United States Literature

<p class="fontlook">This is a course that emphasizes the development of skills in critical reading of imaginative and discursive literature and in writing about literature and related ideas. It is a yearlong course that offers a chronological approach to British Literature, tracing the development of genres and literary movements from Anglo-Saxon epic poetry to the Twentieth Century. The composition portion of this course will emphasize a mastery of the skills of synthesis, ordering ideas into logical pattern, developing them with pertinent and valid detail, and effectively communicating them to the reader with clarity, fluency, and a more sophisticated vocabulary. This course integrates technology through the daily use of the class web page, writing assignments, internet, resource and research links and activities as well as various assignments that require the students to apply programs, such as: Microsoft PowerPoint.
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<P class="fontlook">HONORS BRITISH LITERATURE<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 10th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisite: United States Literature

<p class="fontlook">This is a yearlong course that offers a chronological approach to British Literature, tracing the development of genres and literary movements from Anglo-Saxon epic poetry to the Twentieth Century. The Honors curriculum is extensive and prepares students for the rigors of the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement literature course(s). This course develops the student’s ability to read critically and to express her thoughts with coherence, style, and poise in both written and oral form. Students are encouraged to challenge traditional readings of the texts at hand and work to create, support, and articulate their own interpretations based on class discussion, background material, and independent reading. As honors students they are also expected to read at an accelerated pace and read selected texts independently. The composition portion of this course will emphasize a mastery of the skills of synthesis, ordering ideas into logical pattern, developing them with pertinent and valid detail, and effectively communicating them to the reader with clarity, fluency, and a more sophisticated vocabulary. This course integrates technology through the daily use of the class web page, writing assignments, internet, resource and research links and activities as well as various assignments that require the students to apply programs, such as: Microsoft PowerPoint.
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<P class="fontlook">WORLD LITERATURE<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisite: British Literature

<p class="fontlook">This course has been organized with a focus on the close reading of widely-acknowledged masterpieces of fiction, drama, and poetry from around the world. We will read, reflect on, discuss, and write about various types of literary artifacts from many cultures and historical periods, including novels, short stories, poems, and plays. The course aims to foster appreciation and critical understanding of literary genres, forms and techniques. Students will write many essays, to include formal analytical papers and in-class writing assignments; students will also be assessed for their oral commentary and presentations. Finally, students will utilize technology through participating in online discussions, researching, online peer editing, and more. 
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<P class="fontlook">AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisites: Minimum of B in Honors British Literature and departmental recommendation<BR>

<p class="fontlook">This course has been organized with a focus on world literature, women’s issues in literature, and preparation for the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Examination.   Students will do a great deal of writing, to include formal analytical essays, in-class writing assignments, and a writing/reader response journal. IB students will be required to complete two major essays, a comparative study and another in a format chosen by each individual student, both assessed externally.  Students will use the skills and strategies of the writing process to write clearly and effectively in a variety of forms, in a voice and style appropriate to audience and purpose. Students will use critical reading skills to analyze and evaluate a variety of literary genres. Students will use language and non-verbal strategies to organize and present informative, persuasive messages and literary interpretations, to meet the needs of purpose and audience.  Students will also participate in oral assessments, to include oral commentaries, as well as a major oral presentation in a format chosen by each individual student.  Finally, students will utilize technology through participating in online discussions, researching, online peer editing, and more. 
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<P class="fontlook">AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English<BR>
Prerequisites: Minimum of B in A.P. English Language and departmental recommendation<BR>

<p class="fontlook">This course has been organized with a focus on the close reading of fiction, drama, and poetry, with an emphasis on literary criticism, women’s literature, and preparation for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Examination.   We will read, reflect on, discuss, and write about various types of literary artifacts, including novels, short stories, poems, and plays. Students will write many essays, to include formal analytical papers and in-class writing assignments; students will also be assessed for their oral commentary and presentations.   Finally, students will utilize technology through participating in online discussions, researching, online peer editing, and more.  Students are required to take the AP exam in May and will complete many practice activities throughout the year to prepare for it. 
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<P class="fontlook">IB ENGLISH - HIGHER LEVEL<BR>
Two Years: One Credit per year<BR>
Grade Level: 11th & 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: IB Diploma – Language A1<BR>
Prerequisite: British Literature

<p class="fontlook">This course has been organized with a focus on the IBO’s requirements for Language A1, and also includes preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Examination. It focuses on the close reading of fiction, drama, and poetry, with an emphasis on literary criticism, women’s literature, and world literature.   We will read, reflect on, discuss, and write about various types of literary artifacts, including novels, short stories, poems, and plays. Students will write many essays, to include formal analytical papers and in-class writing assignments; students will also be assessed for their oral commentary and presentations.   Finally, students will utilize technology through participating in online discussions, researching, online peer editing, and more.   Students are required to take the IB exams in May and will complete many practice activities throughout the year to prepare for them. 
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<P class="fontlook">CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE<BR>
Semester: Half Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: World Literature

<p class="fontlook">This course covers writers, forms, and themes of contemporary literature, primarily from the Vietnam era to the present. Students will read, reflect on, analyze and respond orally and in writing to representative works of contemporary literature. Students will examine the works for artistic content and also for philosophical, theological, political, economic, and social weight.
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<P class="fontlook">CREATIVE WRITING<BR>
One Semester: Half Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th – 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: British Literature

<p class="fontlook">This course provides an opportunity to write for the love of it. It is open to all students who want to explore genres beyond academic writing. They will look at excellent work for inspiration and create their own pieces, including short stories, poetry, memoir and oral history. Students will maintain a portfolio, and they will publish their best work at the end of the semester. 
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<P class="fontlook">MODERN LITERATURE<BR>
One Semester: Half Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th – 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: World Literature

<P class="fontlook">This course is designed to prepare seniors for the rigors of college-level literature courses. There are two primary focuses of study. First, students will be trained to write effective essays critically analyzing literature from within the parameters of modern, literary and philosophical paradigms, paying particular attention to the use of these paradigms as an interpretive structure. Second, students will read and discuss a wide variety of literature written in the modern era which explores the fascinating depth of the literary discipline. Students will be expected to think critically about the works they read. Students will become familiar with literary criticism and advanced research methods, including the construction of a major research paper. 
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<P class="fontlook">WOMEN’S LITERATURE<BR>
One Semester: Half Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: World Literature

<P class="fontlook">This semester course will focus on four women authors, and through their narrative explore what it means to be a woman living in a global community in the 21st century. This is a course that emphasizes the development of skills in critical reading and in writing about literature and related ideas. The composition portion of this course will emphasize a mastery of the skills of synthesis, ordering ideas into logical pattern, developing them with pertinent and valid detail, and effectively communicating them to the reader with clarity, fluency, and a more sophisticated vocabulary.
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<P class="fontlook">JOURNALISM I<BR>
One Semester: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 10th-12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: n/a

<P class="fontlook">This course covers the fundamentals of journalism. It is a practical opportunity for students to study and practice the basic skills of print journalism. They will create and maintain a publication for the Carrollton High School student body. 
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<P class="fontlook">JOURNALISM II<BR>
One Semester: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th-12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: Journalism I 

<P class="fontlook">This course offers opportunity to practice the fundamentals of journalism, with an emphasis on print media. Students will take leadership positions in production of the school newspaper The BEAT. They will continue developing their skills of writing, editing and photography. 
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<P class="fontlook">YEARBOOK I <BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 10th-12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: n/a

<P class="fontlook">This course familiarizes students with all aspects of yearbook production through the creation of the Carrollton school yearbook, Yggdrasill. Using advanced computer techniques, students become proficient in using the Adobe CreativeSuite 2 software in creating original graphic layouts. Practical journalistic writing and organizational skills will be developed. Students will work both independently and as a team in the planning, organization and execution of the yearbook publication in this simulated, professional working environment. 
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<P class="fontlook">YEARBOOK II<BR>
Full Year: One Credit<BR>
Grade Level: 11th-12th<BR>
Graduation Requirement: English Elective<BR>
Prerequisite: Yearbook I

<P class="fontlook">This course further familiarizes students with all aspects of yearbook production through the creation of the Carrollton school yearbook, Yggdrasill. Using advanced computer techniques, students become proficient in using the Adobe CreativeSuite 2 software in creating original graphic layouts. Practical journalistic writing and organizational skills will be developed. Students will work both independently and as a team in the planning, organization and execution of the yearbook publication in this simulated, professional working environment.
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