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English 1 Semester 2
Note: For Plano ISD students, the English 1, Semester 2 course is offered for credit recovery only. A student must have the approval of his/her counselor before registering. No registration will be processed until the eSchool office has written approval from an authorized counselor or campus representative.
Course Cost: $270.00
Credit: .5
Course Materials:
No textbook required. However, students will need the two paperback books listed below, plus a dictionary and a thesaurus.
1. No Fear Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet – ISBN: 1-58663-845-9
2.. 21 Great Stories – ISBN: 0-451-62785-7
OR
The Pearl by John Steinbeck – ISBN: 014017737XCourse Description:
The second semester of English I provides instruction for students in academic integrity, elements of language, a short novel, a document-based synthesis paper in MLA format, and a drama. Students will demonstrate understanding through self checks, quizzes, written reflections, vocabulary and language study, projects, major writing assignments, and unit tests. The intent of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to practice critical reading and writing skills.In English I, students will examine the elements of academic honesty. Students will learn the elements of a novel and learn to determine important themes and examine character development and choices. Students will also understand the writing process, and a portion of the course consists of their creating a document-based essay from this knowledge. Students will then study the rudiments of Shakespearean drama.
Course Outline:
Unit 1 – Introductory Unit
Unit 2 – Language Study
Unit 3 – John Steinbeck’s The Pearl
Unit 4 – Document-Based Synthesis Paper
Unit 5 – William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Unit 6 – Final ExamEnglish I Core Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- write in a variety of forms, including personal and literary, for various audiences and purposes;
- rely on the conventions and mechanics of written English, including the rules of usage and grammar, to write clearly and effectively;
- use writing as a tool for learning;
- acquire an extensive vocabulary though reading and systematic word study
- comprehend selections using a variety of strategies;
- read extensively and intensively for different purposes in varied sources, including world literature;
- express and support responses to various types of texts;
- read in order to research assigned topics;
- identify connections and common themes in multiple pieces; and
- draw inferences based on information presented in the texts.
Course Activities:film analysis, writing assignments, assignment quizze4s, and a final exam
