English II
This course emphasizes continuing development of oral language and composition skills.
Included within the study are the identification of literary themes and forms, use of effective
reading strategies, and development of speaking/listening skills. Students write for varied
audiences and purposes and work to apply effective ideas, voice, word choice, fluency,
organization, and conventions in their writing. Reading selections with increased text complexity
for this level include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, and informational text.
English III
This course presents advanced work in composition and reading. Students’ will practice both
reading and writing as a process. The course provides an overview of American literature from
the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Period, allowing students to examine samples of
traditional, classic, and multiethnic selections that represent this country’s cultural diversity.
Selections include poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, and informational texts. As students
read, they are asked to focus on comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. As they write for
varied audiences and purposes, students work to develop their ideas and apply effective voice,
word choice, fluency, logical organization of material, and appropriate conventions of language.
In addition to process pieces, students produce inclass, timed writings. The skills of
listening/speaking and the enhancement of media literacy are addressed in the fabric of the
course.
Military Literature (New Course)
This course contains a survey of novels, novellas, poetry, and nonfiction pieces, each
taking place within, and focusing upon, most large military interventions, crises, conflicts, and
wars. The chronological timeline of this course runs from the early American wars to the current
War on Terror (Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom). Students will be provided with
a knowledgeable environment, and they will experience a wellrounded, indepth grouping of
materials based upon reading, writing, and discussion, all in regard to literature of a historical
and militaristic significance.
Newspaper (New Course) (Cum Laude Recognition)
This course designed for students interested in newspaper process and developing their skills
as a writer. The course explores the contemporary media and the ethical responsibility issues
inherent in the press today. Students will learn the fundamentals of news, feature, editorial and
sports writing. Copy reading, news style and editing will be stressed. Students will create
numerous original stories using varied structures and writing techniques. Students will also learn
to create computer generated layouts and graphics. Students will develop and publish a
communitywide newspaper.
Professional Communication
This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to understand and develop effective
interpersonal communication skills for the 21st Century. Professional Communications blends
written, oral, and graphic communication in a careerbased, business environment. Students will
prepare, present, and evaluate a variety of multimedia presentations that are appropriate for the
professional setting.
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