English 3

ENGLISH 3 (302666CW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 11

NCAA Core GPA Approved

ENGLISH 3 CP (302621CW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 11

NCAA Core GPA Approved

This course emphasizes reading, literary interpretation, writing, grammar usage and mechanics, vocabulary, listening/speaking, and research skills. The literary selections represent a survey of famous works by American authors and focus on the cultural, philosophical, political, religious and/or ethical perspectives of the principal literary periods. A wide range of independent reading and writing is required, and independent sustained reading is encouraged. Students will write appropriately documented research papers. Students will work to improve their SAT/ACT preparation and test-taking skills. Correct grammar usage and mechanics and varied sentence structure are incorporated with the study of reading, writing, and communication. Vocabulary development is integrated with the study of reading, writing, and communicating throughout the course.

ENGLISH 3 HONORS (302620HW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 10

NCAA Core GPA Approved

This course focuses on the study of American literature, composition, vocabulary, and the finer points of grammatical usage. Wide independent reading and writing are required with emphasis placed on the significance of recurring themes, improvement of interpretive skills, and recognition of various stylistic techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing thought processes and critical thinking. In preparation for PSAT and SAT, formal vocabulary study is a major component of this course. Correct grammar usage and mechanics and varied sentence structure are incorporated with the study of reading, writing, and communication. Vocabulary development is integrated with the study of reading, writing, and communicating throughout the course. NOTE: A summer reading and writing assignment may be required for this course. Summer reading and writing assignments are posted on the individual school websites.