Year-Long English Classes

AP Literature and Comp.
Semester Electives
Writing Electives:
 Senior Rhetoric
 Applications in Writing
 Journalism
 Creative Writing
Literature Electives:
 Modern Literature
 British Literature
 Popular Literature
 Modern Poetry
 Bible as Literature
 The Play as Literature
 African American Literature
Special Interest Electives:
 Structure of the Eng. Language
 Argumentation
 Composition, Lit., and Film
 Literacy Skills
Speech/Drama Electives:
 Acting
 Argumentation
Semester Special Interest Electives
Structure of the English Language (I)
Structure of the English Language is a grammar course
designed to teach concepts of English words and
sentences to students in the upper grade levels. Work
includes spelling and vocabulary, various approaches to
grammar, and mechanical skills such as punctuation and
capitalization.
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South High School
Argumentation (I, A)
This class provides students with experiences in oral
argument, persuasion, and group discussion. The focus
of the curriculum is formal and informal
argumentation, supported with research, critical
thinking, organization and communication. This class
fulfills the speech graduation requirement.
Composition, Literature, and Film (I)
This course is designed for juniors and seniors
interested in developing and increasing their
knowledge of the history, techniques, and
impact of film on society and the
individual. Students will engage in
analysis of film both in and out of the
classroom and will be required to write both formal and
informal papers documenting their critical viewing
experience. Students will complete a short, original
film.
Literacy Skills (I)
This course is for students who wish to sharpen overall
skills in reading and writing. It combines reading
strategies, independent reading, grammar review
vocabulary enhancement, and other skills required for
success in college and the workplace.
English Department
Electives
2016-2017