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English 10 (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Kerry SmithUC a-g credit: YesThis course presents students with literature and text that convey values, emotions, and truths about the human condition. The course teaches skills that serve as the necessary basis for further learning and career development, which enrich the human spirit, foster responsible citizenship, and preserve the common literary heritage of our culture. Students are expected to participate in this online course similar to a brick-and-mortar class by logging in daily, completing assignments on time, and interacting regularly with teachers and peers.Learn More -
English 10 Honors (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Kerry SmithUC a-g credit: YesLearn MoreEnglish 10 Honors focuses on introducing learners to a variety of texts by and about people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. You will explore cultural diversity by comparing, contrasting and analyzing some amazing stories. Learners will use the readings in this course to build vital writing and critical thinking skills. There are so many different voices out there to hear, and this class offers the chance to celebrate the richness of multicultural literature. The honors course requires learners to read and create a multimedia presentation on one extra novel of their choice, based on a list of texts provided in the class. In this project, learners get the chance to use the skills they've learned in the class to share their analysis of a novel they have read and enjoyed independently. Our ultimate goal is TO LEARN A LOT and HAVE FUN!*This course is approved for UC/CSU "b" credit. UC Honors credit pending -
English 11 (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Kate Wolfe, Kerry SmithUC a-g credit: YesIn this Language Arts course, we will read literature as an expression of those higher things that make us most human: our emotions, our recognition of the need for a moral order, and our ability to experience the beauty of the human existence. We will discuss theme, symbolism, motif, and which characters we like and which ones we don’t and exactly why. English 11 will focus on reading works created by American writers, including John Steinbeck, Arthur Miller, Zora Neale Hurston, Ernest Hemingway, and others. We will spend a significant amount of time on honing writing skills. For some of this class we will focus on what people usually picture when they think of writing for the real world: writing a review of a play or a movie, or writing a newspaper article. For most of this class we will focus on writing to be successful in college, the typical 3-5 page essay that your English 101 professor expects.Learn More -
English 12 (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Kate WolfeUC a-g credit: YesLearners in English 12 will engage in functional literacy and technical writing. Both MLA and APA styles will be explored and assessed in this course. In addition, students are immersed in a chronological and critical study of the English language and the evolution of literary forms. Students will focus on classic European and American literature, identifying differences in perception and interpretation. Students are also expected to analyze and evaluate pertinent themes and topics aligned to the greater goals of European and American social study. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance. All Content is aligned with the Common Core Standards for English.Learn More -
English 9 (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Jenny SliderUC a-g credit: YesStudies have shown that individuals who often read high quality fiction appear to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them, and view the world from their perspective. That is our goal in this this yearlong high school level class! We will read literature as an expression of those higher things that make us most human: our emotions, our recognition of the need for a moral order, and our ability to experience the beauty of the human existence. We will discuss theme, symbolism, motif, and which characters we like and which ones we don’t and exactly why. We will spend a significant amount of time on honing writing skills. For some of this class we will focus on what people usually picture when they think of writing for the real world: writing a review of a play or a movie, or writing a newspaper article. For most of this class we will focus on writing to be successful in college, the typical 3-5 page essay that your English 101 professor expects. As we progress through our year, we will be exploring the theme of upstanders vs. bystanders, what it means to be an upstander, which characters in literature are upstanders, and how can we be upstanders ourselves. In this year-long course, we will delve into the classic literary works by authors such as Harper Lee, George Orwell, William Golding, Arthur Miller, and more. Students are expected to participate in this online course similar to a brick-and-mortar class by logging in several times weekly, completing assignments on time, and interacting regularly with teachers and peers.Learn More -
English 9 Honors (2 semesters)
$260.00 (per semester)Instructor: Jenny SliderUC a-g credit: YesLearn MoreStudies have shown that individuals who often read high quality fiction appear to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them, and view the world from their perspective. That is our goal in this year-long high school level class! We will read literature as an expression of those higher things that make us most human: our emotions, our recognition of the need for a moral order, and our ability to experience the beauty of the human existence. We will spend a significant amount of time on honing critical thinking and writing skills. However, effective expression comes in many forms and learners will have the chance to develop their critical thinking skills through a variety of creative projects. In addition to the basic English I curriculum, this course encourages learners to deepen their understanding of literature, composition and critical analysis by completing supplementary projects and reading.Successful completion of this course will grant UC “b” credit and honors credit for your school, but honors credit is not recognized by the UC for 9th grade.