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English Department |
Demonstrate control of Standard English through grammar usage and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling). Employ a variety of strategies and resources to determine the definition, pronunciation, etymology, spelling, and usage of words and phrases. Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation, problem solving, and task completion. Summarize, paraphrase, and critique information presented orally by others.
Honors English I
Honors English I will provide
students with an understanding of the different genres of world literature,
grammar, and composition skills. This is an honors class and will
according provide a challenging study of the previously mentioned skills.
Because of the rigorous nature of the course, students who fail to complete
assigned word or who fail to participate in class risk falling behind and
failing the class. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to support and work
with their child.
Demonstrate control of Standard English through grammar usage and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, and spelling). Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation, problem solving, and task completion. Summarize, paraphrase, and critique information presented orally by others. Write in a variety of modes for different audiences and purposes. Employ various prewriting strategies. Organize ideas into an essay with a thesis statement in the introduction, well constructed paragraphs, a conclusion, and transition sentences that connect paragraphs into a coherent whole. Demonstrate knowledge of significant works of world literature. Understand the characteristics of various literary genres (e.g., poetry, novel, biography, short story, essay, drama).
Honors English II
This course consists of an overview of
vocabulary, grammar, mechanics, and usage skills taught at an accelerated pace.
The course emphasizes composition skills by reviewing and continuing practice in
writing correct and effective sentences, paragraphs, and essays of various
kinds. Also in this course, students spend time learning research
techniques and writing a documented research paper. Also, an introduction
to Shakespeare and "Julius Caesar" is presented.
American Literature
American Literature is a comprehensive study of American writing from
the pilgrims to the present. It is divided into three basic sections of
study which are short stories, novels, and drama. Included within the
study of each genre is a historical study of the time period, a section on each
author, and a basic look at the principles of literature.
Composition
Composition is a writing course offered to
college-bound seniors. The students experience different types of writing, from
writing paragraphs to writing a research paper. Grammar is taught through
student's proofreading and correcting their papers. Several types of writing are
introduced, but the main focus is on the persuasive essay.
English Literature
This course is a survey of English literature from
Beowulf through the 20th century. The course will give a basic knowledge
of writers and writings known throughout the civilized world. Composition is
also a main component.
Honors English III
This course
focuses on studying works of American literature, developing students’
persuasive writing skills, and reviewing English grammar with an emphasis on
sentence structure, agreement, punctuation, and correct word usage.
English III
This course seeks to integrate the standards of reading, writing, viewing and representing, and speaking and listening. Students will comprehend a variety of texts including traditional works of literature, practical and persuasive forms of communication that involve speaking and listening skills, and the use of appropriate technology and media forms. The course will also emphasize the communication and critical thinking skills necessary to enable students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to support and work with their child.
Honors English IV
This course predominantly focuses on works of English (British) literature and
classic American literature. Works are introduced in a chronological order
to highlight how writings are influenced by the passage of time and changing
social and political structures. Literature is used to introduce various
creative and informational writing opportunities. This course is also
designed to prepare students for college or university level English and
literature courses by providing experience in note-taking, writing essay and
short answer responses, participating in classroom and small group discussions,
and analyzing and interpreting the written word.
Dual Enrollment English 1010/1020
Seniors can enroll in this class in
lieu of the English IV. They will earn a high school English credit upon
finishing both terms of the class and will also earn 6 hours of college credit.
This credit will be awarded by Volunteer State Community College. Classes
will meet during the regular school day. Students must have a "B" average
in English, hold honors standing, and an ACT composite score of 19 or higher and
sub-score of 19 or better in English and Reading. Students must have the
approval of the staff and administration of Macon County High School and
Volunteer State Community College. Students are responsible for any
expenses associated with the class. The cost is determined by Volunteer
State Community College.
World Literature & Mythology
This course seeks to
broaden students’ horizons and provide them with a more diverse background in
literature. By exposing students to literature originating from
cultures outside of their own, this class will deepen students’ understanding of
diverse points of view and thus increase their appreciation for opinions and
cultures that are different from their own, encouraging them to see the
similarities found in every culture and the very human struggles and triumphs
every human faces. Knowledge of mythology in particular will increase
appreciation and understanding of art, music, other pieces of literature, etc.
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to support and work with their child.
Journalism
The primary goal of any journalism program should be for students to improve oral written communication skills. Many high school students seek opportunities to explore career possibilities in the media. Journalism programs should offer students many opportunities to excel in a variety of areas.
The student will be given the opportunity to develop this creative outlet through additional writing experiences. Students often have the opportunity to experience expository writing in the classroom but have little time to develop imaginative writing. Creative Writing allows them to promote self-expression, to explore various writing styles, and to strive for variety in diction, sentence structure, and format.
The student will understand and utilize oral, written, and visual communication. The primary goal of any journalism program should be for students to improve oral and written communication skills. Many high school students seek opportunities to explore career possibilities in the media. Journalism programs should offer students many opportunities to excel in a variety of areas.
This course is designed to focus on authors that write with a decidedly "southern" tone. The course covers literature from genres including short stories, poetry, novels, and drama. Students can easily connect to southern writing because they describe a time period and way of life that many are familiar with. Some of the authors included in the course are Mark Twain, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, Alice Walker, and Robert Pen Warren. The course would begin with a study of storytelling, the roots of southern literature. The course could also include literature from the "old south," such as works by Frederick Douglas. Finally, the course could also include a study of public speaking in the south including Martin Luther King, Jr.
The students will learn, practice, and internalize strategies that are essential life-long learning skills for reading, writing, understanding, and interpreting content specific materials. The strategies will be applied in the content areas of English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Skills will include previewing and reviewing print and non- print text, activating prior knowledge, processing and acquiring new vocabulary, organizing information, understanding visual representations, self-monitoring, and reflecting.