ISD
30 9-12 LANGUAGE ARTS 2011-2012
* Course meets
Oklahoma’s Promise Requirements
English 9 Grammar and
Composition *
Course
Number: 4301
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9
Prerequisite: Eighth-grade English
English 9
Grammar and Composition
strengthens and expands students’ practical knowledge of English grammar and usage
through an intensive program of writing.
Students learn advanced proofreading and revision skills that they apply
to a wide range of multi-paragraph compositions. Additionally, students learn the elements of
vocabulary development, literary analysis, and critical reading by reading and
responding to a variety of texts in both formal and informal ways.
English 9 Grammar and
Composition Pre-AP
*
Course
Number: 4303
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9
Prerequisite: Eighth-grade English
Recommended:
Pre-AP 8th Grade English
This course of
study is a rigorous, introductory course to Advanced Placement English courses
and is available to the student interested in taking the Advanced Placement
Examinations in English upon completion of the AP program.
English I Pre-AP engages students to
dissect and discuss advanced literary techniques, concepts, and skills. Students become adept at identifying and
analyzing the techniques of various authors and how those techniques contribute
to the overall purpose and meaning of the works. Students are expected to create a composition
portfolio and an extensive research paper/project. Fused with the study of literature is the
refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and research skills.
Practice in listening/speaking and viewing/representing occurs throughout the
course.
Summer
Reading Assignment – The Outsiders by S.
E. Hinton read by the first day
of the school.
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English 10 Literature and Composition *
Course
Number: 4305
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
English
10 Literature and Composition students read, discuss, and write about selected
works of literature from a variety of genres and cultures. English
10 Literature and Composition focuses on strengthening students’ critical
reading skills, literary analysis skills, and higher-order thinking skills, and
composition skills. The course utilizes
an intensive program of process-based writing which emphasizes vocabulary development , sentence construction, and standard usage and
grammar.
English 10 Literature and
Composition Pre-AP *
Course
Number: 4304
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10
Prerequisite: English 9
Recommended:
English 9 Pre-AP
Recommended: Enrollment in corresponding World History I and II – CONNECTIONS
This course of study engages students to
dissect and discuss advanced literary techniques, concepts, and skills.
Students become adept at identifying and analyzing the techniques of various authors
from a variety of cultures and how these techniques contribute to the overall
purpose and meaning of the works. This course emphasizes refinement of
composition skills, usage skills, and research skills. Practice in listening,
speaking, and note taking occurs throughout the course.
Additionally, this
course uses an interdisciplinary approach combining Pre-AP Literature and
Composition with World History I and II CONNECTIONS. Literature is organized
according to
historical
era, theme, or geographical location emphasizing the relationship between the
two courses. Emphasis is placed on understanding of the historical
implications of each work.
The College Board
regulates AP courses and describes the suitable AP student as: “Academically talented,
imaginative students who read with finesse and write with clarity and style,
who are curious and responsive to academic risk-taking and who are not deterred
by hard work.”
Summer Reading Assignment – A
Separate Peace
by Knowles read by the first day of the school year. https://sites.google.com/site/bpsenglishsite/summer
English
Literature – College Bound *
Course
Number: 4006
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11
Prerequisite: English 10
English
English
Literature *
Course
Number: 4005
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11
Prerequisite: English 10 and counselor approval
English 11 American Literature is a
traditional American literature course designed for the junior student who does
not initially plan to attend college after high school graduation. The
curriculum is designed around selected works of American literature. Emphasis
is placed on improving reading comprehension and developing the student’s
ability to think by exposure to the challenging ideas of
literature. Practical writing skills, grammar and usage skills and
vocabulary development are emphasized. Practical research skills and critical
thinking skills are honed through the use of American literature and composition.
English Language and
Composition AP (11th grade)*
Course
Number: 4309
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11
Prerequisite: English 10
Recommended:
English 10 Pre-AP
This course of
study is equivalent to an introductory college English course and is available
to the student interested in taking the Advanced Placement Examination in
English Language and Composition.
English Language & Composition AP
engages students in becoming skilled readers of a variety of prose selections
and skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Students become
adept at identifying and analyzing the various rhetorical features used in
writing as the features contribute to purpose and meaning. This course
provides an overview of American literature, including samples of traditional
and multi-ethnic selections. Fused with the study of literature is the
refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and research skills.
Practice in listening/speaking and viewing/representing occurs throughout the
course.
Summer
English 12 British
Literature – College Bound *
Course
Number: 4008
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
English
12 British Literature - College Bound consists of a study of representative
literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. The course prepares students for success in
required college English courses. Emphasis is placed on improving reading
comprehension and developing the student's ability to think critically by
exposure to the challenging ideas of great British writers. A major part of the student's grade is based
on writings of multi-paragraph, literature-based compositions with an emphasis
on expository development. Independent
reading, active participation in group discussions, and frequent literary
analysis essays define this course. Essays are evaluated closely for
content, organization, and mechanics. Vocabulary development and the
improvement of grammar and usage skills are emphasized through composition.
Seniors who plan to attend college after high school graduation should enroll
in British Lit. CB.
English 12 British *
Literature
Course
Number: 4007
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 12
Prerequisite: English 11 and counselor approval
English 12 British
Literature is a traditional literature course designed for the senior student
who does not plan to attend college after high school graduation. The
curriculum is designed around selected works of British literature. Emphasis is
placed on improving reading comprehension and developing the student’s ability
to think by exposure to the challenging ideas of literature.
Practical writing skills, grammar and usage skills and vocabulary development
are emphasized. Practical research skills and critical thinking skills are
honed through the use of British literature and composition.
English Literature and
Composition AP (12th
grade) *
Course
Number: 4310
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 12
Prerequisite: English 11
Recommended: English Language and Composition AP
This course of study is equivalent to an
introductory college English course and is available to the student interested
in taking the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language and Composition
and/or English Literature and Composition.
English Literature & Composition AP
engages students in close reading and written analysis of imaginative
literature. Students become adept at identifying and analyzing varied
literary techniques as the techniques contribute to purpose and meaning of a
selection. Selected writings from the literature of other countries, with
an emphasis on British literature from varied time periods, serve as the basis
for reading and for writing literary analysis. Fused with the study of
literature is the continued refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and
research skills. Opportunities for practice of listening/speaking and
viewing/representing are inherent in the course.
Summer
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LANGUAGE
ARTS
ELECTIVES
Literacy for Life
Course
Number: 1264059
Semesters: 1 or 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Literacy for Life is a course designed to remediate/assist students that have demonstrated difficulties with reading and /or language arts skills. Students that perform at the Unsatisfactory or Limited Knowledge level on the 8th grade criterion reference test will be enrolled in the course for remediation purposes. If students perform at a satisfactory level during the first semester of their 9th grade year, they may exit the class and take a 2nd semester elective course. This course may also be taken by 10th grade students that continue to struggle with reading and/or language arts skills.
Speech*
Course
Number: 4221
Semesters: 1
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction to oral communications. Students will learn basic public speaking,
stage fright control, research, and outlining.
Students will prepare and perform various types of speeches throughout
the semester.
Competitive Debate
Course
Number: 5026
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
The class will
cover debate, oratory, extemporaneous speaking, and student congress. A majority of the grade will be based on
participation in tournaments.
Tournaments are scheduled on Friday afternoons and all day on
Saturdays. This course may be taken each year for credit. This is a full year course. The
student must also have completed the Alcohol and Illegal or Performance
Enhancing Drug Contract.
Journalism and Mass Communications
Course
Number: 4111
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Journalism and Mass Communications class is
designed as an introduction to the world of the media. Students will explore
the realm of newspapers, magazines, and year-books and the effect they have on
society. Basic skills needed to become a well-rounded journalist will be
studied in depth. These basic skills include researching, interviewing, writing
and editing for media. Students will become familiar with
photography and word processing and desktop publishing computer programs,
including Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Word, Excel, Publisher and Bridge. Students will publish their work in
school-related and community publications and projects.
Electronic and Digital Media
Course
Number: 4116
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Application required for admittance
This class is designed as an advanced study
of the media. Students will study advanced forms of writing, as well as
electronic media, desktop publishing, photography, advertising, public
relations, radio/television journalism, journalism history, journalism law, magazine
writing, and media problems. Students will put their journalistic skills to the
test by applying those skills to the production of school-related and community
publications. They will gain extensive experience with digital media and web
technologies as well as computer applications including Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, Publisher
and Bridge.
Newspaper/Media Study &
Production
Course
Number: 4150
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Previous experience and/or teacher
permission; application required for admittance
Mid-High: Media Study and Production is the
official course name for The Paladin
staff. The students will work together to produce the monthly edition of the
Mid-High newspaper. Student duties include following a beat (getting all news
from an assigned area), writing and typing stories, writing headlines, and
designing pages. Production work is done on a computer (writing, designing
pages, etc.). Good writing skills and a disciplined work ethic are necessary.
High School: Media Study and Production is the official course name for The Fourth Estate staff. The students
work together to produce the monthly edition of the high school paper. Student
duties include following a beat (getting all the news from an assigned area),
writing stories, selling ads, typing copy into the computer, taking pictures,
writing headlines, and designing pages and advertisements. They will gain
extensive experience with digital media and web technologies as well as
computer applications including Quark, InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Word, Excel, Publisher and Bridge.
Yearbook/Magazine & Visual
Media
Course
Number: 4229
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Previous experience and/or teacher
permission; application required for admittance
Magazine journalism and visual media will
put theory to practice through the production of the yearbook. This encompasses
financing the yearbook, learning the process for publishing a yearbook, developing
the theme, and distributing the completed book. The course includes cropping
and proportioning pictures, planning layout, creating typography and graphic
designs, editing and proofing all material, evaluating costs of production,
learning responsibility by meeting deadlines, creativity, and communication
with the publisher. They will gain extensive experience with digital media and
web technologies as well as computer applications including Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, Publisher
and Bridge.
Pleasure
Course
Number: 4243
Semesters: 1
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This class is
designed to foster enjoyment of reading and literature as well as improving
reading skills for students.