C. Milton Wright
English Course Offerings
2022-2023
Freshmen
English I
This
course is the beginning of a four-year sequential program. Ninth grade students will read a variety of
texts arranged thematically and write in a variety of forms including argument,
informational, and narrative. Language
and speaking and listening skills are integrated in both reading and
writing. Successful completion of this
course earns one required English credit.
Honors English I
This
course follows the same structure as English I with some variation in course
content to allow for an accelerated pace and an advanced study of appropriately
complex text. Honors English I incorporates additional writing opportunities
for students to refine and strengthen their writing skills to an advanced
level. Students are expected to manage independent work, collaborate with
others, and fully participate in student generated discussions and research.
Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit.
Sophomores
Prerequisite:
English l
English II
This
course will further assist students in developing a global awareness. Tenth grade students will build upon the
integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening while strengthening
language usage. Successful completion of
this course earns one required English credit.
Honors English II
This
course follows the same structure as English II with some variation in course
content to allow for an accelerated pace and an advanced study of appropriately
complex text. Students will engage in an in-depth analysis of texts. Focus is
given to writing that aligns to future English Advanced Placement courses.
Successful completion of this course earns one required English credit.
Juniors
Prerequisite:
English lI
English III
This
course will continue to develop techniques of discussion and written expression
through critical reading of American writers with emphasis on an analysis of
the interrelationships of culture and literature. Students will write with sophistication in a
variety of forms. Students will
demonstrate their college and career readiness by independently showing
increased proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Successful completion of this course earns
one required English credit.
AP English Language
& Composition
This
college-level course is designed for juniors. Rigorous training in
college-level composition skills and literary analysis is provided. The
literature will also be used as the foundation for instruction and practice in
various types of exposition and systematic instruction in college-level grammar
and usage. The course is designed to prepare students to take the College Board
Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course earns one
required English credit.
Seniors
Prerequisite:
English lII
English IV for the 21st
Century
This
course is designed to prepare students for the introductory year of college
English and for the writing demands of the workplace. Writing, reading, critical thinking, and discussion
are the key components of the class that focuses on rhetorical analysis. Contemporary fiction and non-fiction selections
will provide the springboard for discussions and originals essays in a variety
of rhetorical modes. Successful completion of this course earns one required
English credit.
AP English Literature
This
college-level course focuses on selected classic and modern novels, poetry, and
general non-fiction. It is designed for seniors who have ability in and
motivation toward the study of literature. This course provides rigorous
training in literary analysis. Students will discuss and assess literary
qualities and ideas, trends, and techniques. Types of exposition will be
reviewed and practiced. This course is designed to prepare students to take the
College Board Advanced Placement Test. Successful completion of this course
earns one required English credit.
Electives
Creative Writing I
This
course offers practice and guidance in creative writing and evaluation of the
student's work. Students practice a wide variety of written forms. Journals of
thoughts and observations are kept throughout the year. As expertise increases,
students plan, produce, and revise their own writing projects. Students may be
involved in the production and layout of the school literary magazine.
Creative Writing II
This
course offers an opportunity for further development of the student's work.
Students experiment with an advanced variety of forms, styles, and techniques.
Students will develop individualized methods of generating, recording, and
assessing writing ideas and resources. Students will be responsible for
maintaining a writers' community and pursuing professional development
endeavors. Students will work independently to plan, produce, revise, and
publish their own writing projects and pursue professional publication.
Students may be involved in the production and layout of the school literary
magazine.
Creative Writing III
This
course expands the knowledge of writing skills and techniques developed in
Creative Writing II.
Journalism I
This
course provides the student with an opportunity to learn and apply the
principles of writing for publications. In addition to news writing, students
study production techniques and management, public relations, typography,
lay-out formats, and photographic concepts. Students will be introduced to the
technology of publication.
Journalism II
This
course expands the knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques
developed in Journalism I. Students in this course assist in publishing the
school newspaper each month and in preparing weekly press releases to local
media. Students will continue in their development of technological skills in
publication.
Journalism III
This
course enables students to assist in the publishing of the school newspaper.
They will also learn to interview both adults and students, to contact the
public to meet deadlines, and to work cooperatively. Students will make use of
and develop expertise in the technology of publication through the use of
advanced computer technology for the production of the newspaper.
Yearbook
Drama courses
are under the supervision of the HCPS Fine Arts Department