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English 1 Semester 1
Note: For Plano ISD students, the English 1, Semester 1 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: $260.00
Credit: .5
Course Materials:
No textbook required. However, students will need the two paperback books listed below, plus a dictionary and a thesaurus.
1. 21 Great Stories - edited by Abraham H. Lass and Norma L. Tasman, Publisher – New American Library, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Copyright 1969, ISBN: 0451627857
2. Mythology by Edith Hamilton, Publisher Warner Books Edition published by arrangement with Little, Brown & Company, Copyright 1942, renewed 1969, ISBN: 0446607258
3. Dictionary - College Edition
4. Thesaurus - College EditionCourse Description:
The first semester of English I introduces students to literary concepts and definitions in the study of academic integrity, poetry, short stories, and mythology. Students will examine three different forms of literature and develop knowledge of classical myths. Students will demonstrate understanding through self checks, quizzes, written reflections, projects, and unit tests.
In English I, students will examine the elements of academic honesty. Students will also understand the different elements and types of poetry, and a portion of the course will consist of their creating poetry from this knowledge. Students will then study the rudiments of short stories and discover the connections between our lives and the lives of characters within the texts. Students will learn myths which provide a foundation to much of modern literature and be able to identify important characters within that genre.
Course Outline:
- Unit 1 – Academic Integrity
- Unit 2 – Poetry
- Unit 3 – Short Story
- Unit 4 – Mythology
English 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
- draw inferences based on information presented in the textsCourse Activities:
Daily assignments, quizzes, tests, internet/research assignments, journals, writing assignments, and major projects.
