Course Number:  E206A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course will delve into different genres and styles of literature, focusing on analyzing themes, character development and narrative techniques. Emphasis will be placed on composing various forms of essays, from analytical to persuasive, to develop strong writing skills. The course will focus on how grammatical choices and vocabulary can enhance writing quality. This course is the first in a series that is meant to prepare students for success in advanced placement courses and potential college credits. Strong reading skills will be essential for success.

Course Number:  E206B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: Students will continue to explore a variety of literary works, focusing on drawing sophisticated connections between different texts and contexts. Building on the essay-writing skills developed in the first semester, students will engage in more complex writing assignments, including research-based and comparative essays.

Course Number:  E205A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is designed to engage students in the rich and diverse world of language and literature. Throughout this course, students will explore various facets of English, including grammar and vocabulary building. Students will explore and develop writing skills essential for high school and beyond while fostering critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Course Number:  E205B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course builds upon the foundations laid in the first semester, delving deeper into the analysis and comprehension of various texts. The semester is structured to enhance critical reading and writing skills, encouraging students to explore texts with a discerning eye and to express their insights with clarity and precision. Students will engage in close reading to understand complex ideas, themes and literary techniques.

Course Number:  E208A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is centered around exploring American literature, with a focus on understanding its cultural and historical contexts. Students will delve into various literary works, examining how they reflect and shape American culture and history. This semester serves as a deep dive into the rich tapestry of American literary heritage.

Course Number:  E208B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course integrates the study of American literature with themes of Catholic faith, advanced argumentation, and refined writing techniques. This semester is designed to deepen students’ critical thinking and persuasive writing skills in the context of literature and faith.

Course Number:  E207A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is designed to further develop the writing and reading skills that students developed in English I. Students will explore American literature, focusing on the connections to culture, history, and our Catholic faith. Writing will focus on constructing full essays, utilizing informative writing, argument, as well as other writing genres. Students can expect to further study grammar rules, focusing on the application of the rules to their own writing.

Course Number:  E207B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is designed to build essential research skills, introduce students to academic writing and provide students with the opportunity to explore public speaking. Throughout this course, students will develop skills to become critical thinkers when it comes to the information they encounter. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the tools for effective research, articulate public speaking and mastery of language conventions.

Course Number:  E209A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is designed to refine high school juniors’ skills in critical writing and analysis. Throughout this course, students will engage in a variety of writing exercises aimed at enhancing their ability to critically evaluate texts, formulate and articulate well-reasoned arguments, and understand the historical and societal contexts of literature.

Course Number:  E209B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course continues to build upon the skills developed in the first semester, with a focus on advanced composition techniques and the integration of information from multiple texts. This semester aims to refine students’ abilities in grammatical choices, constructive feedback and synthesizing information from various sources.

Course Number:  E210A
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course is designed as the capstone course for our English instruction. It focuses on ensuring that students are able to articulate their thoughts about texts in a clear, organized and culturally aware manner. This course encourages students to engage with texts from multiple perspectives, fostering a deep understanding of how these viewpoints influence a text’s meaning and impact. 

Course Number:  E210B
Credit Hours:  1/2 Credit

Course Description: This course focuses on developing students’ writing prowess and analytical skills. Effort is made to ensure students can independently complete the entire writing process, from brainstorming to publishing, in multiple modes of communication, with an emphasis on creating high-quality writing that leaves the student ready for college-level English courses and real-world applications of their skills.

Course Number:  E219
Credit Hours:  1 Credit
Prerequisite:  None
Open to grades:  11, 12

Course Description: This course emphasizes rhetoric and style in writing. Students study well-known works of creative world literature while analyzing nonfiction readings that reveal the linguistic power and expository effectiveness of various writers and of prose pieces. Students write extensively in this course to project their own voices, practice advanced writing techniques, and express logical and insightful thoughts based on experience, research, discussions, debates and readings. Participants are required to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in May.

Course Number:  E222
Credit Hours:  1 Credit
Prerequisite:  None
Open to grades:  12

Course Description: This course is geared toward advanced placement credit and college English through the careful reading of world literature. The works will be of recognized literary merit that are likely to be taught in an introductory college literature course. Analysis of rhetorical techniques in literature will be emphasized in the writing assignments. Participants are required to take the AP English Language and Composition exam in May.