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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.