{"id":111,"date":"2020-07-02T12:31:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T12:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/?page_id=111"},"modified":"2022-07-12T15:41:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T15:41:08","slug":"english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/english\/","title":{"rendered":"English Language Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/Course-Catalog-Graphics-Programs-of-Study.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"946\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/Course-Catalog-Graphics-Programs-of-Study.jpg 946w, https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/Course-Catalog-Graphics-Programs-of-Study-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/Course-Catalog-Graphics-Programs-of-Study-768x264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/08\/Course-Catalog-Graphics-Programs-of-Study-800x275.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"accelerated\" class=\"anchor\" name=\"accelerated\"><\/a>Accelerated<\/h2>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 9 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>9 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite: <\/strong>6<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a one year required course.\u00a0 This class introduces students to various genres and forms of literature.\u00a0 Students will read and analyze poetry, plays, novels, short stories, and other non-fiction writings.\u00a0 Reading strategies and literary analysis will be emphasized. Students will also be taught English Grammar through review lessons and application in writing. This class will focus on four kinds of writing including: narrative, informational, persuasive, and a formal research paper.\u00a0 Students will also learn how to cite their research using Modern Language Association (MLA) style format and create a Works Cited page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 10 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>10 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite: <\/strong>English 9 and 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a one year required course. This class exposes students to both major and minor American authors while addressing various genres such as biographies, fiction, non-fiction, essays, speeches, short stories, and poetry.\u00a0 Students will focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary as well as make connections between American Literature and American history. Students will use literary analysis skills to comprehend their reading.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course will also include the three main areas of writing including persuasive, expository, and narrative as well as grammar and semantics as they apply to writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 11 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>11 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite: <\/strong>English 10 and 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a one year required course. This class exposes students to major and minor authors from all over the world including Shakespeare, World War I Literature, and literature from various countries and cultures.\u00a0 Students will read short stories, novels, non-fiction, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poetry, and mythology, and plays.\u00a0 Students will continue to improve on reading comprehension and application of literary analysis. In addition, this course continues to expand upon the composition skills acquired in both English 9-10.\u00a0 Emphasis is given to thinking, logical writing, and clarity in expression of ideas.\u00a0 Students research, organize, and present ideas for a variety of purposes, audiences, and occasions.\u00a0 Correct grammar, syntax, and the process of writing continue to be developed, as well as how to cite information found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 12 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>12 <strong>Credit <\/strong>1.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite: <\/strong>English 11 and 8<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a one year required course. In this class, students will read a variety of genres and forms including Young Adult Literature, Science fiction, Current events, and other genres as determined by the class.\u00a0 Students will continue to apply literary analysis skills to their reading.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course will also give high school seniors an understanding of basic college research skills and will complete skills necessary for a 10-12 page research paper comparable to a college research course.\u00a0 Students will learn how to navigate the physical stacks and virtual databases of a variety of research facilities including potential institutions of attendance and evaluate the sources found for accuracy and relevance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"regular\" class=\"anchor\" name=\"regular\"><\/a>Regular<\/h2>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 9 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>9 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite: <\/strong>3<sup>rd<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class introduces students to various genres including: Myths, Fables, Short Stories, Tall Tales, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Drama. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development, comprehension and increased reading strategies. In addition, students will improve their English Composition skills by writing in various genres: Narrative, Expository, Technical, Persuasive, Creative, Oratory and Research.\u00a0 English Grammar, Idiomatic language, editing and proofreading skills will also be emphasized drawing comparisons to American Sign Language. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**These topics are addressed in each grade level with a spiraling curriculum.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 10 <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>10 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>English 9 and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will study the development of Literature in the United States from 1620 until the current time.\u00a0 Literary movements including: Revolutionary, Romanticism, Transcendentalism and Naturalism, will be topics of discussion. Also, students will improve their English Composition skills by writing in various genres: Narrative, Expository, Technical, Persuasive, Creative, Oratory and Research.\u00a0 English Grammar, Idiomatic language, editing and proofreading skills will also be emphasized drawing comparisons to American Sign Language. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**These topics are addressed in each grade level with a spiraling curriculum.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 11 <\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>11 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>English 10 and 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to Literature from around the world is the objective of this class.\u00a0 Comparisons and contrasts will enhance the students\u2019 understanding of various points of view based on differing life experiences and cultures. Students will also improve their English Composition skills by writing in various genres: Narrative, Expository, Technical, Persuasive, Creative, Oratory and Research.\u00a0 English Grammar, Idiomatic language, editing and proofreading skills will also be emphasized drawing comparisons to American Sign Language. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**These topics are addressed in each grade level with a spiraling curriculum.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 12 <\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>12 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>1.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong> English 11 and 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade reading level or consent of instructor<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students read Literature of the Modern Era with exposure to various genres: Mystery, Science Fiction, Adventure, Autobiography, Persuasive, Drama and Poetry. In addition, students will improve their English Composition skills by writing in various genres: Narrative, Expository, Technical, Persuasive, Creative, Oratory and Research.\u00a0 English Grammar, Idiomatic language, editing and proofreading skills will also be emphasized drawing comparisons to American Sign Language. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">**These topics are addressed in each grade level with a spiraling curriculum.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"functional\" class=\"anchor\" name=\"functional\"><\/a>Functional<\/h2>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 9\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>9 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class will help students to develop and expand their vocabulary, reading and writing skills.\u00a0 This content will also teach students to write and type E-mails, use PowerPoint, letters, journaling, documents, forms, lists and notes.\u00a0 Students will also practice writing basic sentences and paragraphs.\u00a0 Students will practice food shopping and possibly learn about laundering skills.\u00a0 Possible community outings to various sites may include: local food stores, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), post office, etc.\u00a0 Emphasis is on developing functional reading and writing skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 10\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>10 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class will provide students with language skills necessary for daily living and life skills.\u00a0 Some of the units of study are menu reading, reading labels, reading signs for indoor and outdoor, coupon reading, making lists, journaling, beginning medical vocabulary practice, etc.\u00a0 Possible community outings include: banks, restaurant etiquette, local stores, pharmacy, etc.\u00a0 Continued development of their basic reading and writing skills will be included.\u00a0 Students will continue developing and expanding their vocabulary and reading skills using the Scholastic Reading Inventory program among other resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 11\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>11 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class will teach about map reading, reading directions, schedule reading, etc. with a more indepth practice of daily living skills and life skills.\u00a0 Students will practice real world reading and real world writing.\u00a0 Beginning problem solving discussions and writings will be practiced.\u00a0 Possible community outings sites include trips to the local stores, places in the community and community agencies.\u00a0 Students will visit sites so they can explore different vocational and career options for their future.\u00a0 The students will be involved with the Scholastic Reading Counts program so they can continue to practice and develop their reading skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>English 12<\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>12 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This class will provide students with language skills necessary for daily living.\u00a0 Units have real-life application.\u00a0 Students will develop a Deaf resource book and a personalized phone book of their own.\u00a0 Students will learn more about language related to medical and safety topics\/issues.\u00a0 Students will also begin to learn about transportation\/traveling, research possible job\/career options, setting goals, reading ads\/directories and problem solving situational writing.\u00a0 Functional vocabulary will continue to be addressed.\u00a0 Possible community outing sites include a clinic and\/or hospital visit, travel agency, transportation, community agencies, etc.\u00a0 Students will continue to be involved in the Scholastic Reading Counts program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"modified\" class=\"anchor\" name=\"modified\"><\/a>Modified<\/h2>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Language in Home Living <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>9\/10\/11\/12 <strong>Credit <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> This is a full year course which provides lessons and hands on application to home living skills such as clothing and personal care decisions, caring for property, household cleaning, food storage and simple meal preparation, minor injury care, and functional vocabulary found around the home such as in recipes and on appliances. Units are presented at the individual student\u2019s level with meaningful experiences in the community to support lessons in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Language in the Community <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>9\/10\/11\/12 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong> Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content:<\/strong> This full year course provides lessons and hands on application to community awareness and participation. Units related to community helpers, community signs, basic map and schedule reading, grocery stores, restaurants, libraries, and other community places that are commonly frequented, along with appropriate social skills and manners when in the community will be taught. Focus will also be on safety in the community such as crossing streets and stranger danger. Units are presented at the individual student\u2019s level with meaningful experiences in the community to support lessons in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Language: Self-Awareness\/Recreation and Leisure <\/strong><\/em><strong>Grade: <\/strong>9\/10\/11\/12 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong> This full year course provides lessons and hands on application focusing on self- awareness issues such as personal information (birth date, age, name, and address), likes and dislikes, self-advocacy, personal space, relationships and interactions with friends, family, and people in the community. Units will also include social expectations such as turn taking, waiting in line, making friends, cooperation and self-assessment. An exploration of various recreation and leisure activities for enjoyment will also occur. Units are presented at the individual student\u2019s level with meaningful experiences in the community to support lessons in the classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Language in Employment-<\/strong><\/em> <strong>Grade: <\/strong>9\/10\/11\/12 <strong>Credit: <\/strong>2.0 <strong>Length: <\/strong> Year<br \/>\n<strong>Content: <\/strong> This full year course will focus heavily on future employment as it relates to each individual student with a focus on common work related topics such as: why people work, filling out an application, factors of job retention, dismissal and promotion, the variety of roles of people who work such as boss and coworker, social skills in the workplace and where to access assistance related to employment. Interest inventories will be used to help explore future employment options. As interests become evident, outings in the community related to student interests will be provided to expose students to future employment options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accelerated English 9 Grade: 9 Credit 2.0 Length: Year Prerequisite: 6th grade reading level or consent of instructor Content: This is a one year required course.\u00a0 This class introduces students to various genres and forms of literature.\u00a0 Students will read and analyze poetry, plays, novels, short stories, and other non-fiction writings.\u00a0 Reading strategies and literary analysis will be emphasized. Students will also be taught English Grammar through review lessons and<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/english\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-111","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":283,"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/111\/revisions\/283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wesp-dhh.wi.gov\/coursecatalog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}