English
307 English 7 1 Credit Grade 7
English 7 is a required course that includes instruction in the following language arts categories: vocabulary, reading, writing, research, presentation skills, grammar, and mechanics. Students are taught reading techniques through a wide variety of materials such as short stories, novels, essays, articles, and poetry. Students are required to read one classic novel within the classroom setting and additional novels of their choice through the Accelerated Reader program.
Writing instruction at this level focuses on the writing process, research, supporting a claim with evidence, and narratives. Grammar and mechanics are taught through an integrated format, focusing on their applications within these various writing assignments.
308 English 8 1 Credit Grade 8
English 8 is a required course, which includes a continuation of the skills introduced in English 7 and is designed as a transition into the comprehensive high school language arts components of English 9. Specific categories of instruction include vocabulary, grammar, and composition through an integrative format in thematic literature units with a critical thinking focus, which connect cultures, and primarily include short stories, essays, plays, articles, and poetry.
The curriculum has been streamlined to align and correlate with the academic standards established by the Minnesota Department of Education. A major emphasis is placed upon the development of reading skills in preparation for the MCA III state reading test. Students are required to read at least one classic novel within the classroom setting and participate in an intense, in-depth analysis of its content, as well as its author. Additional novels of student choice are also required reading, upon which they are tested through the Accelerated Reader program.
309A English 9 S1 .5 Credit Grade 9
309B English 9 S2 .5 Credit Grade 9
English 9 is a comprehensive course emphasizing study on reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening, media literacy, and language. The literature program will concentrate on short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students will be required to do independent reading, vocabulary work, and a public speaking unit. The writing study will focus on the structure of an essay as well as other forms of writing.
309HA English 9 Honors S1 .5 Credit Grade 9
309HB English 9 Honors S2 .5 Credit Grade 9
Honors English 9 is an enhanced version of English 9. Traditional areas of grammar and reading are covered more in-depth and at a faster pace. Writing emphasis is on the essay. Units will be similar to English 9 but selections will differ. Vocabulary, grammar, and independent reading will be taught throughout each semester.
Prerequisite: Entrance exam and teacher recommendation required.
310HA English 10 Honors S1 .5 Credit Grade 10
310HB English 10 Honors S2 .5 Credit Grade 10
Honors English 10 is an enhanced version of English 10. The traditional areas of grammar and reading are covered at an accelerated and in-depth pace. In addition to this work, students are required to read several books outside of class, to compose a variety of writing, a research paper, and to participate in frequent speaking assignments. The literature program will concentrate on various genres: poetry, short story, novel, etc.
Prerequisites: Entrance exam and teacher recommendation required.
313 English 10 S1 .5 Credit Grade 10
314 English 10 S2 .5 Credit Grade 10
English 10 will cover the genres of short story, drama, poetry, non-fiction and novels along with independent reading for each quarter. Grammar is extensive covering the 8 parts of speech, complements, phrases, clauses, commas, and usage. Extensive practice and learning takes place for the MCA test given in the spring. A research paper is also required.
315 English 11 S1 .5 Credit Grade 11
316 English 11 S2 .5 Credit Grade 11
English 11 S1 focuses on the elements of literature and how we as readers interact with the written word. These practices are strengthened through the structuring of thematic units, with texts ranging from poems to short stories to full-length novels, both modern and canonical – all of which are focused on American authors and the American experience. Explicit grammar practice is a focus on semester one as writing skills are sharpened, as is the acquisition of vocabulary. English 11 S2 builds upon the content covered in the first semester, elevating the reader’s interaction with the text to include critical lenses and various literary perspectives. Their personal canon also continues to build with the reader’s continued exposure to various American texts, with additional canonical texts and the addition of American theater. A study of media and communication is also a strong focus as is the research process and written essay. The acquisition of vocabulary continues and grammar becomes synthesized within the writing process.. Students will be required to do independent reading and a research paper.
317 English 12 S1 .5 Credit Grade 12
318 English 12 S2 .5 Credit Grade 12
English 12 is a yearlong course that covers the major works in the English language from Anglo-Saxon period to the present. The course focuses on comprehension, application of reading materials, and composition. Included are novels, Independent reading, and the study of root languages. Also, writing of various media: research, technical, and various analysis.
333 CITS Composition 1 (4 College Credits) .5 Credit Grade 11-12
Freshman Composition equivalent course which focuses on learning the process of writing expository essays including cause and effect, classification, comparison and contrast, illustration and description, definition, argumentation and persuasion, and analysis. Writing assignments emphasize collaborative learning, peer editing, and individual evaluation.
(This course is only offered fall semester)
341 English for Careers S1 .5 Credit Grade 12
342 English for Careers S2 .5 Credit Grade 12
The goal of English for Careers is to help students acquire fluency in standard English and understand the basic principles of grammar, punctuation and writing. It focuses on the “real-world” English skills needed to get a good job, hold a job, and advance in a career. Media and communications are a strong focus as are the research process and written essay. The acquisition of vocabulary continues and grammar becomes synthesized within the writing process. Students will be required to do independent reading. Students will still be covering standards by reading and analyzing British literature.
This course will examine a variety of writing modes including creative (poetry, short stories, etc.) and essay/formal writing. Classes will include writing techniques, the writing process, mechanics, publication and other avenues of writing. This course is an opportunity to explore and build your writing prowess.
377 CITS Composition 2 (3 College Credits) .5 Credit Grade 11, 12
Composition 2 is an advanced course which places particular emphasis upon the development of writing and discussion skills which reflect library research and analytical procedures, critical thinking, persuasive writing, argumentation and logical reasoning, synthesis, evaluation, and problem-solving.
Prerequisite: C or better in CITS Composition I required
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment through Hibbing Community College; Must meet college eligibility requirements to enroll.
(This course is only offered spring semester)
378 CITS English Literature 1700-1920 (3 College Credits) .5 Credit Grade 11, 12
This course will cover important English poetry, prose, and drama from the late seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. Through reading, writing, and class discussion, students will be introduced to literary interpretation and develop an understanding of the evolution of English language and literature, and to the cultural and historical contents of these works.
Prerequisite: C or better in CITS Composition I required
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment through Hibbing Community College; Must meet college eligibility requirements to enroll.
383 CITS American Literature 1865-2000 (3 College Credits) .5 Credit Grade 11, 12
American Literature: 1865 to 1980 is a study of representative writers from the Age of Realism to contemporary literature after the Vietnam War. The course introduces students to literary interpretation as they examine the works and literary characteristics of these writers. Emphasis is on tracing the development of a major national literature and discovering the ideas and the cultural and social relationships that shaped it.
385 Modern Literature .5 credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Modern Literature is primarily a reading based course that includes discussion and written responses. Students will be reading and analyzing popular novels that are from the United States and around the world. Students will be discussing all sorts of fiction from multiple perspectives. This course will broaden students' exposure to modern and popular novels and how they are relevant to modern society’s adolescents. The curriculum will cover a wide range of perspectives in both fiction and non-fiction from the 20th (post-WWII) and 21st century.
(This class will not be offered the 21-22 school year)
386 Literature of the Screen and Stage .5 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12
From Shakespeare to Shawshank, this course will cover texts that have made their way to the stage or big screen. Students will read and respond to a variety of novels, classic scripts, and screenplays, learning to analyze both literary components and the authors’ artistic choices; students will also gain insight into crafting their own scripts.
(This course will be offered the 21-22 school year)
392 ENG Communications .5 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12
In Communications, students will learn how to effectively communicate in both formal and informal settings by learning about and developing their verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Students will also learn about visual communication in the form of both print and non-print media. Course topics will include the following: the art of oratory, interpersonal and group communication skills, the basics of persuasion, and media & advertising.
(This course will be offered the 21-22 school year)
393 ENG Digital Communications .5 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12
Be an influencer-in-the-making! Learn the basic concepts and principles of producing content for an online audience. This includes video production, microblogging, podcast creation, amongst other tech-based communication skills.
(This course will NOT be offered the 21-22 school year)