AICE Genteral Paper
10093600 (Grade 11) 1 Credit
Note: Credit in this course precludes credit in English III.
Teacher Recommendation Required
General Paper is multi-disciplinary, its subject matter is drawn from across the curriculum. The syllabus encourages its candidates to make cross-curricular links; to develop a maturity of thought appropriate to students at this
level; and to achieve an understanding and usage of the English language which enables them to express arguments, ideas and opinions in a reflective and academic matter.

AP Placement English Language and Composition
10014200 (Grade 11) 1 Credit
Academic Performance and Teacher Recommendation are factors in placement.
The course provides students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones. The content includes that specified by the Advanced Placement Program.

AP English Literature and Composition
10014300 (Grade 12) 1 Credit
Academic Performance and Teacher Recommendation are factors in placement.
This course includes instruction in the careful reading of literary works. Through such study, students develop their feeling for language and their understanding of the craft of writing. Students will examine individual works of literature in terms of language, characters, action, themes, structures, meanings and values. Writing assignments, while focusing upon the critical analysis of literature, will also include exercises in exposition, argument, personal narrative, and/or stories, poems or plays.

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English I
10013100 (Grades 9) 1 Credi t
This course provides instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials. The course includes composition instruction that focuses upon writing effective paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers, with emphasis upon all stages of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising). Speech instruction includes formal
and informal presentations. The course includes opportunities for students to evaluate mass media. Literature study includes analysis of genre. The study of language encompasses elements of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

English II
10013400 (Grades 10) 1 Credit
This course provides instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials. The course includes composition instruction that focuses upon the writing of essays for various purposes and audiences, using both literary and nonliterary subjects. Literature study will emphasize analysis of themes found in world literature. The study of language includes syntax, mechanics, usage and other conventions of standard written English. The study of mass media includes an analysis of propaganda and persuasion techniques.

English III
10013700 (Grade 11) 1 Credit
This course includes composition instruction that includes frequent practice in writing multi-paragraph papers in a variety of types of writing, including the writing of documented papers. In connection with the writing process, reference and summarizing skills will be stressed. Listening, speaking and writing assignments will also be a part of the study of American literature. This study will include the analysis of representative examples of American literary works in various genre, as they illustrate distinctive national qualities and the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Vocabulary study will focus upon verbal analogies and other patterns commonly found on
standardized tests.

English IV
10014000 (Grade 12) 1 Credit
This course includes instruction in vocabulary and reading necessary for students’ comprehension of printed materials. Literature study includes the critical analysis of representative examples from British literature, as they reflect changes in the language and the development of the literary traditions of the English language. Writing experiences are structured to provide practice in real-life writing situations likely to be encountered beyond secondary school. Opportunities will be given to students for extending their speaking and listening skills.

English IV: College Prep
10014050 (Grade 12) 1 Credit
Academic Performance and Teacher Recommendation are factors in placement.
The purpose of this course is to prepare high school seniors for postsecondary education. It is intended to meet the literacy needs of students whose College Placement Test scores are below the cut scores established by the partnering postsecondary institution, indicating they are not “college ready” in reading and/or writing, but above a cut score determining a need for greater remediation. Successful completion of the course while in high school will exempt students from further placement testing and postsecondary remediation in reading and/or writing if they enroll
in a Florida college within two years of high school graduation.

English Honors I
10013200 (Grades 9) 1 Credit
Note: Credit in this course precludes credit in English I.
Teacher Recommendation Required.
This course provides instruction in critical analysis of literary genres. Composition instruction focuses upon using the writing process in creative, logical and critical modes. Formal speaking experiences are provided. The
critical skills of listening and observing are emphasized.

English Honors II
21001350 (Grade 10) 1 Credit
Note: Credit in this course precludes credit in English II.
Teacher Recommendation Required.
This course provides instruction in universal themes found in world literature, as well as the critical analysis of various genre in that literature. Composition instruction emphasizes the creative, logical and critical aspects of the writing
process. Frequent practice is provided in utilizing all aspects of composition, including prewriting, drafting and revising. The study of language will include usage, mechanics, figurative language and other elements of standard
written English. Formal and informal speaking opportunities will be provided. Vocabulary study focuses on verbal analogies and other items commonly found on standardized tests. Critical skills in listening and observing are emphasized.

Intensive Reading
10004100 (Grades 9—12) Multiple Credits Possible
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction that enables students to develop and strengthen reading skills and develop independent reading endurance. Students will improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and testtaking skills and strategies, reading for meaning through varied reading materials at appropriate independent and instructional reading level, integration of reading with student written responses to text and high frequency content area vocabulary.

Jorunalism I-IV
10063000– 10063300 (Grades 9—12) 1 Credit
The purpose of Journalism I is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of print or electronic journalistic media. Journalism II students continue the development of basic skills in production of print or
electronic journalist media. Journalism III and IV move into the intermediate and advanced skill levels with an emphasis on ethics and critical analysis.

Pre-AICE English Language
10015600 (Grade 9) 1 Credit
Teacher Recommendation Required.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing. Students will also be able to understand and respond appropriately to what they hear, read and experience. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones.

Pre-AICE English Literature
10053800 (Grade 10) 1 Credit
The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate accurately, appropriately and effectively in speech and writing. Students will also be able to understand and respond imaginatively to what they hear, read and experience in a variety of media. Students will study in detail texts from a variety of genre to include poetry, prose and drama. The selections will explore areas of universal human concern, thus leading to a greater understanding of themselves and others.