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Mrs. Metzger English 9 English 9: Basic English skills, including grammar, punctuation, and usage, are covered with emphasis on sentence structure and composition. Oral and written communication skills are stressed. English 9 encompasses the study of the short story, the novel, poetry, and drama. The novel covered is Fallen Angel. Students will read Romeo and Juliet.
English 9 (Weighted): This course entails all of which is covered in English 9 with additional expectations. Students will write longer compositions and cover more material at a faster pace than English 9. Four novels will be covered in-depth; one novel will be a summer reading. In addition to novels in English 9, Animal Farm and To Kill a Mockingbird will be read.
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Ms. Mullens English 10 English 10: This is a course designed to reinforce and build upon the Basic English language skills. It includes a grammar and vocabulary study, composition, with an emphasis on longer essay and theme writing, and a general study of world literature and interpretative skills. In English 10, some of the supplementary texts may include Anthem, Necessary Roughness , A Midsummers Night's Dream , and Night.
Mrs. Henderson-Murphy English 11 English 11 emphasizes the recognition and interpretation of these types of American literature: poetry, drama, essay, short story, novel, and biography. Students will learn to identify elements and themes common to all literature types. This course features the writing process and written and oral communication skills. A research paper is required.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will be read at the beginning of the school year. Additional novels include: The Great Gatsby and Catcher in the Rye
English 11 (Weighted): In addition to the requirements of the general English 11, an in-depth study of four American novels with analytical compositions, and comprehensive tests will be expected. One novel will be read over the summer. Students participate in the publication of The Renaissance Magazine. Overall, this writing intensive course will focus on college preparation.
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Mrs. Ross English 12 English 12 is a survey of British and world literature concentrating on the novel, short story, drama and poetic forms. Monthly projects include book reports and research activities with some oral presentations. Creative writing is emphasized. The novels that will be read are Macbeth and Jane Eyre
English 12 (Weighted): In addition to covering the material included in the general English 12 course, the weighted course is a demanding class that puts even greater emphasis upon critical thinking and writing skills, and college preparatory assignments. It departs from the traditional lecture format and emphasizes student centered activities and multiple concurrent projects. Verbal ability, intellectual growth, and creativity are stressed. Four novels will be read, one of which will be read over the summer. The novels are Tale of Two Cities, Frankenstein, and Hamlet
English 10 (Weighted): In addition to the basic curriculum for English 10 as described in the Program of Studies, Weighted English 10 will include the following: reading a novel over the summer break followed by a test on the novel the first week of school. There will be greater emphasis on critical thinking and writing skills, learning to work independently on various assignments, and more homework assignments.
Students are required to complete four units of English to graduate from Ironton High School
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