English
Students must complete 4 credits (8 semesters) of English to graduate. All courses listed in this section of the course handbook meet the English credit requirements for graduation. Courses are offered in the English Department at three learning levels, Regular, Honors, and Advanced Placement. Honors and Advanced Placement courses are intended to prepare students for college-level literature and composition courses. They place high performance and production demands on students. Students may self-select into Honors after their freshman year. Freshmen placement in the honors and advanced placement elective courses are self-determined, but should be based on the following criteria:
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Fluent language use, both oral and written;
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Above grade level in reading;
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Ability to work independently;
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Ability to deal with abstract concepts in speech and writing.
Non-Electives - All Schools
ENGLISH 9 - ELA131/ELA132
English 9 is an orientation to high school English courses. Emphasis will be on literary analysis, paragraph/essay writing, reading skills, grammar usage, listening and speaking skills, vocabulary development, and source citation. Students will receive brief introductions to library usage and research.
9th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
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ENGLISH 9-HONORS - ELA141/ELA142
English 9 Honors is an orientation to high school English courses and college preparatory work. Emphasis will be on literary analysis, essay writing, reading skills, grammar usage, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary development. Selection for 9 Honors is determined by test scores and/or teacher recommendation.
9th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
ENGLISH 10 - ELA221/ELA222
English 10 builds on many of the skills introduced in English 9. Emphasis will be on literary analysis, organization of the essay, a review and further application of literary terms, grammar, and usage, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary development.
10th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
ENGLISH 10-HONORS - ELA231/ELA232
English 10 Honors builds on many of the skills introduced in English 9 Honors. Emphasis will be on the organization of the essay through the Writers' Workshop, an extensive review and application of literary terms, grammar and usage, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary development.
10th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
EWU ENGLISH 101—COMPOSITION: EXPOSITION & ARGUMENTATION (1st Semester) ELA813
EWU ENGLISH 201—COMPOSITION: ANALYSIS, RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATION (2nd Semester-pre req English 101) ELA818
This College in the High School course combines EWU English 101 and EWU English 201 focusing on the development and enhancement of written communication skills. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits for each course.
11th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0 per semester
Graduation Requirement: English
NOTE: 11th-12th grade students can select from a variety of courses. Some are year long and others are semester-long. ALL meet English graduation requirements.
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
EWU ENGLISH 170 INTRO TO LITERATURE - ELA815/ELA816
This course is an examination of literacy approaches in human experience including short fiction, poetry, and drama. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits.
12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
EWU IDST 380 SURVEY OF NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE - ELA380
Designed to introduce students to specific examples of narrative, ceremonial, ritualistic, religious, and secular literature from the oral traditions of Indian Nations in North America and South America. Also introduces students to contemporary genres (i.e., poetry, the short story, the novel, and drama) as they emerge from the oral traditions, with the specific purpose of articulating the continuity as reflected in literary genres. Students who register with EWU and pass will receive 5 quarter credits.
Prerequisite: EWU 101 or 170 or 201 or Teacher Recommendation
12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
Eastern Washington University
Mark Morris Electives
ENGLISH 11 - ELA311/ELA312
The student will examine dominant themes in American Literature from the 1600’s to the present (e.g. The American dream, what it means to be an American, the nature of the individual, etc.). Reading will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will also consider the connections between United States history and literature.
11th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
ENGLISH 12 - ELA411/ELA412
English 12 will use short stories, novels, electronic research, and film to address numerous fiction and non-fiction themes, including social justice, argumentative essay writing, creative writing, and archetypal structures. This course is intended to prepare students for the reading and writing elements of a basic college English course.
12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
CREATIVE WRITING - ELA531/ELA532
Creative Writing is designed to strengthen students’ skills and breadth of knowledge in writing creative works in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and dramatic forms. Students will discover their own literary voice and learn to appreciate the voice of others while learning how to give and take constructive criticism and make appropriate revisions to each of their works. This class is taught as a writing workshop which means we will spend significant time drafting, revising, and finalizing pieces of writing.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
MYTHOLOGICAL LITERATURE - ELA519/ELA520
In this semester-long course, we will explore the rich world of mythology and folklore from around the world by reading and analyzing literature that has been inspired by it. We will give particular emphasis to the world of Greco-Roman mythology, but we will also explore other European mythological systems as well as mythological literature from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands as well. Key readings will include works of classical mythological significance alongside contemporary works that take their inspiration from mythology and folklore.
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: None
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
R.A. Long Electives
AMERICAN LITERATURE - ELA513/ELA514
The student will examine dominant themes in American Literature from the 1600’s to the present (e.g. The American dream, what it means to be an American, the nature of the individual, and the nature of oppression). Reading will include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will also consider the connections between United States history and literature.
11th –12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
ENGLISH 12 - ELA411/ELA412
English 12 will use short stories, novels, electronic research and film to address numerous fiction and non-fiction themes, including social justice, argumentative essay writing, post-apocalyptic literature, creative writing, and archetypal structures. This course in intended to prepare students for the reading and writing elements of a basic college English course.
12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
CREATIVE WRITING
(Semester 1 WRITING) ELA531
Creative Writing is designed to strengthen students’ skills and breadth of knowledge in writing creative works in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and dramatic forms. Students will discover their own literary voice and learn to appreciate the voice of others while learning how to give and take constructive criticism and make appropriate revisions to each of their works. This class is taught as a writing workshop which means we will spend significant time drafting, revising, and finalizing pieces of writing.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
SPEECH & DEBATE - ELA503/ELA504
(Semester 1 WRITING)
This semester-long course aims to introduce 11th and 12th Speech and Debate is a one-semester introductory course that covers a variety of styles of public speaking and formal debate. Students will become familiar with these styles through instruction, research, and practice.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
JOURNALISM - ELA505/ELA506
(Semester 1 WRITING)
This semester-long course is designed to teach students the various forms of journalism, application, and analysis of media, as well as writing skills. Students will engage in multiple forms of media, with a strong focus on newspaper writing.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
WORLD LITERATURE & MYTHOLOGY - ELA515/ELA516
This course aims to introduce 11th and 12th-grade students to diverse perspectives by exploring literature from around the world. Students will focus on Common Core 11/12 grade reading standards through literary exploration.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
WOMEN IN LITERATURE - ELA611/ELA612
(Semester 2 READING)
Women’s Literature is a one-semester course that introduces 11th and 12th-grade students to the history, traditions, and forms of literature written by women in English. We will examine the effects of gender on literature and consider how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and other factors in shaping identity. We will explore a rich and diverse range of writers and works to identify the recurrent images, themes, and styles of an evolving canon. Works of poetry, prose, drama, non-fiction, and film will be studied.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY YOUNG ADULT LIT - ELA613/ELA614
This is the perfect class for students who love to read but don’t have enough time in their day or who need to extend their ability to analyze text. Contemporary Young Adult authors are using their talents to explore cultural and historical issues through their writing. Students in this class will have access to the newest young adult literature and will practice using various theoretical lenses to analyze what authors and artists have to say. Students are expected to read approximately 30 minutes during the school day and spend 15 - 20 minutes analyzing the text and using strategies to complete reading logs, honing research, and writing skills, and will have the opportunity to provide feedback to state and national book juries. Students may have enhanced opportunities to connect with authors and publishers. Assignment deadlines are designed to fit within the time allotted for a class period, so homework is limited.
10th-12th Grade (9th grade by approval only)
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: English
NCAA
SPORTS LITERATURE - ELA509/ELA510
(Semester 2 READING)
Sports Literature, a semester-long course, will consist of an examination of the connection between sport and society from several perspectives through interaction with literature presented by authors from various genres. This course will prepare students for the challenging reading and writing they will encounter in college and beyond. Readings in the course are selected to be high-interest and thought-provoking, covering modern fiction, and poetry, but will focus primarily on nonfiction, biographies, and commentaries.
11th-12th Grade
Length: Semester
Credit: .5
Graduation Requirement: English
Other English Courses
ELA STUDIES I - ELA105/ELA106
ELA STUDIES II - ELA107/ELA108
- MARK MORRIS—Students will strengthen skills and develop strategies to meet Common Core English Language Arts standards to meet state English graduation requirements.
- RA LONG—Students will develop skills related to their learning goals for reading and/or writing. Courses are available by teacher recommendation only and case manager approval.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Teacher determined
Length: Semester or Year-long
Credit: .5 or 1.0