English

English 1 - 2 Course #: 1201, 1202

Full Year Credit: 1

This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and

listening-- using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through the

reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students

will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate

individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--

argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language

instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft.

Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of

teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

English 1 – 2 (Honors) Course #: 1203, 1204

Full Year Credit: 1 (Honors)

Prerequisite: Admission into English 1-2 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in both

reading and writing. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test

scores may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English

courses should be the primary consideration.

This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, has strong compositional and critical thinking

demands. The course will focus on reading for greater comprehension and pleasure, writing clearly and

concisely for different purposes, refining grammar and fluency skills, and developing formal vocabulary. Basic

skills in grammar and composition are assumed. Emphasis will also be placed on demonstrating presentation,

research, and problem-solving skills through unit projects. Literature will include short text from a variety of

sources as well as novels. The class stresses the writing process: writing for different purposes and audiences;

grammar and sentence structure as tools for individual writing skills development; language usage; literary

terms and genres; library research; vocabulary improvement; encouragement of creativity; and the

development of critical thinking. Students are expected to demonstrate an above average maturity level,

demonstrate a positive attitude toward education and work tasks, and be cooperative in group learning

situations.

English 3 – 4 Course #: 1211, 1212

Full Year Credit: 1

This one-year course will continue to develop the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing,

speaking, and listening—using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus

instruction. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical

literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and

reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term

writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use

writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating

language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be

embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct

instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

English 3 – 4 (Honors) Course #: 1213, 1214

Full Year Credit: 1 (Honors)

Prerequisite: Admission into English 3-4 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in high

school English. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test scores

may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English courses

should be the primary consideration.

This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, focuses on skills and strategies in reading,

writing, speaking, listening, research, vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Students will read at least five literary

forms: short story, autobiography, novel, drama, and poetry. Student writing will be varied, including personal

narrative, literary analysis, creative writing, poetry, and research. The course will include a variety of teaching

techniques from direct instruction to small group work.

English 5 - 6 Course #: 1231, 1232

Full Year Credit: 1

This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will strengthen and expand

students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a

twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-

quality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics of American literature, and literary

nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in

both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and

narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between

rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive

vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught

using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful

student discussion.

AP English Language & Composition Course #: 1243, 1244

Full Year Credit: 1 (AP)

Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.

This advanced placement, college-level course centers on the study of the craft of writing. Students will

analyze the rhetoric and style of a variety of texts, including novels, memoirs, literary essays, contemporary

articles, speeches, drama, and historical, political, and philosophical texts. The course emphasizes

argumentative, expository, and analytical writing as well as personal and reflective writing. The primary goals

of the course are to prepare students for the AP Language and Composition Exam and the rigors of college

writing across the curriculum. A passing score on the exam may qualify the student for up to one year of

credit or advanced placement in college composition classes. This rigorous course assumes a high level of

competence and confidence in reading and writing skills and is designed for the highly motivated student.

Students must have either permission of the AP instructor or the recommendation of the previous English

instructor to enroll in this course. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May. All AP exams have a cost

associated with them.

English 7 - 8 Course #: 1251, 1252

Full Year Credit: 1

This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will reflect the culmination of

skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first

century, globally competitive society, and reflects the integration of the Nevada Academic Content Standards

and student learning outcomes from Early College English. The course will focus on both short and long-term

writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative—necessary to

prepare students for college-level writing. Additionally, writing will be generated from the critical reading of a

variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction

primarily focused on British and world authors. Students will continue to gain literary and cultural knowledge

and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students at this level should have mastered the

conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the

purpose of craft. Students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be

embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct

instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.

AP English Literature Course #: 1263, 1264

Full Year Credit: 1 (AP)