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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: $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. No Fear Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet – ISBN: 1-58663-845-9
2. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck – ISBN: 0140177396
3. 21 Great Stories – ISBN: 0-451-62785-7
OR
The Pearl by John Steinbeck – ISBN: 014017737XCourse Description:
The second semester of English I introduces students to literary concepts and definitions in the study of academic integrity, writing a research paper in MLA format, poetry, plays, and the novel. Students will examine two different forms of literature and develop knowledge of the time periods from each of the works. Students will demonstrate understanding through self checks, quizzes, written reflections, projects, a research paper, and unit tests. The intent of this course is to provide the students with the opportunity to create a writing portfolio through their individual writings.In English I, students will examine the elements of academic honesty. Students will also understand the different elements of MLA format and research writing, and a portion of the course consists of their creating a research paper from this knowledge. Students will then study the rudiments of Shakespearean drama and discover the connections between our lives and the lives of characters within the texts. Students will learn the elements of a novel and learn to determine important themes and examine character
Course Outline:
Unit 1 – Academic Integrity
Unit 2 – MLA and Research Paper
Unit 3 – William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Unit 4 – John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
Unit 5 – John Steinbeck’s The Pearl
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; and
- draw inferences based on information presented in the texts.
Course Activities:
analysis, writing assignments, assignment quizzes, and a final exam.
