High School English

The primary objective of the high school English curriculum is to develop confidence in speaking, a love for literature, the ability for literary analysis, writing and essential communication skills. ?

Each course includes a study of four classic novels as well as the focused study of an element of or period of literature. Students must synthesize and analyze literature for both literary technique, underlying truths and/or messages, and cultural, emotional and/or spiritual impact.

Grammar in high school is studied both for review and in context of the writing process and is built upon the solid foundations laid in elementary and middle school.

Writing includes a study of various forms of exposition, a formal research paper and creative writing.

Your student’s advisor will assist you in selecting from the following English courses. Recommendations are based on current level as well as future goals.

English I Language Skills PAC
The first three years of a four-level series is built on techniques “borrowed” from four cultures: USA, Eskimo, Greek and Hebrew. Every grade level (I through IV) focuses on interpretation and development of writing styles. English I: Language Skills builds on skills learned in English Grammar Skills (EGS, eighth grade*) by reviewing the parts of speech and their application.

Students read and evaluate literature carefully selected to expose them to noble ideals and writing techniques that equip students to craft strong sentences and paragraphs, while becoming effective wordsmiths skilled in producing poems, letters, essays, narratives, editorials, articles, speeches, allegories and research papers.

Students gain experience writing pieces that inform, entertain, persuade and challenge. Students learn to address literary concepts such as cause and effect, logic, premises, comparison and contrasts.

English I-S
Format: ? Correspondence course. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
In this course, your students will enjoy learning about the history of the English language. They will also be challenged by the comprehensive review of grammar, including emphasis on basic sentence patterns and the eight parts of speech, as well as the review and practice of punctuation and capitalization. Writing skills are again emphasized as students are encouraged to think analytically and to write with clarity.

This level includes an in-depth study of two literature books, The Swiss Family Robinson and Twice Freed.

English I-A
Format: CD-ROM and correspondence course. 10 worktexts.
Course Description
All English-A courses were developed with the specific goal of developing specific English skills. Spelling focuses on etymology, connotation and denotation, varieties of English and context clues.

Literature studies are intended to help students effectively analyze, interpret and appreciate varieties of literature. Unit topics include literary devices, features of poetry; short story, the novel and drama; and American and British literature survey.

The writing instruction is designed to review grammar as well as instruct the student in various forms of writing. Grammar instruction includes sentence structure, variety and basic diagramming, verb forms and types, phrases and clauses, usage, and sentence reduction and expansion. Students also receive formal instruction on the five-paragraph composition, the essay, the research paper, literary criticism, speech writing and creative writing. These courses frequently use writing assignments as a means of application and assessment on a variety of topics.

English II-A
Format: CD-ROM and correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
All English-A courses were developed with the specific goal of developing specific English skills.

Literature studies are intended to help students effectively analyze, interpret and appreciate varieties of literature. Unit topics include literary devices, features of poetry; short story, the novel and drama.

The writing instruction is designed to review grammar as well as instruct the student in various forms of writing. Students also receive formal instruction on the five-paragraph composition, the essay, the research paper, literary criticism, speech writing and creative writing.

English II-S
Format: Correspondence course. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description:
Give your students experience in several areas of writing. This course begins with an intensive study of the four kinds of paragraphs and writing practice. From there, students move on to biography and autobiography, with a detailed reading and study of God’s Tribesman and The Hiding Place. The course also includes poetic forms and poetry appreciation, but students especially enjoy and are challenged by the study of the various types of newspaper articles and techniques for writing them. Also included is a practical application of library skills and how to locate and use the fiction section, reference books and the Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature.

English II Composition PAC
Format: Five student texts and workbooks.
Course Description
English II: Composition Skills builds on skills learned in English I: Language Skills (ENG I, ninth grade*) by continuing to hone writing skills. Students read, write and evaluate different genres carefully assigned to expose students to noble ideals and writing techniques that equip students to craft strong sentences and paragraphs, while becoming effective wordsmiths skilled in producing poems, letters, essays, narratives, editorials, articles, speeches, allegories and research papers. Students gain experience writing pieces that inform, entertain, persuade and challenge. Students learn to address literary concepts such as cause and effect, logic, premises, comparison and contrasts.

English III-S
Format: Correspondence course. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
How has America’s history affected its literature? Students find out as they follow the chronological presentation of American literature in this course. Students learn how to evaluate an author’s philosophy and style. Appropriate writing activities provide challenging experiences in various writing genres.

Each unit incorporates a review of grammar. Emphasis and detailed instruction is given in essay writing and the research paper process.

English III-A
Format: CD-ROM and correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
All English-A courses were developed with the specific goal of developing specific English skills. Spelling focuses on etymology, connotation and denotation, varieties of English and context clues.

Literature studies are intended to help students effectively analyze, interpret and appreciate varieties of literature. Unit topics include literary devices, features of poetry; short story, the novel and drama; and American and British literature survey.

The writing instruction is designed to review grammar as well as instruct the student in various forms of writing. Grammar instruction includes sentence structure, variety and basic diagramming, verb forms and types, phrases and clauses, usage, and sentence reduction and expansion. Students also receive formal instruction on the five-paragraph composition, the essay, the research paper, literary criticism, speech writing and creative writing. These courses frequently use writing assignments as a means of application and assessment on a variety of topics.

English III Writing Skills PAC
Format: Correspondence. Five student texts and workbooks.
Course Description
English III: Writing Skills builds on skills learned in English II: Composition Skills (ENG II, tenth grade*) by continuing to hone writing skills. Students read, write and evaluate different genres carefully assigned to expose students to noble ideals and writing techniques that equip students to craft strong sentences and paragraphs, while becoming effective wordsmiths skilled in producing poems, letters, essays, narratives, editorials, articles, speeches, allegories and research papers. Students gain experience writing pieces that inform, entertain, persuade and challenge. Students learn to address literary concepts such as cause and effect, logic, premises, comparison and contrasts.

English IV-S
Format: Correspondence course. Twelve worktexts.
Course Description
Do your students know what constitutes good literature? They will learn as they complete our 12th-grade level English course. All twelve units provide examples and analyses of the best literature from various writers and literary periods of British literature. Students learn how to evaluate a writer’s style and technique and find reading of classical works enriching and enlightening. Along with reading comes opportunity for self-expression as students write summaries, comparisons, contrasts, sketches, and evaluations.

English IV PAC
Format: Correspondence. Five worktexts.
Course Description:
This course provides a study of the major world authors who were “firsts” in their fields of philosophy, reform, politics, science, religion, drama, poetry, novels, short stories, essays, biographies and autobiographies. This study takes an historical approach to literature, touching on ancient writings, and progressing through the Dark Ages, the Medieval Era and into modern times. This course also addresses cultural traditions of oral recitation, myth, fable, legend, parable and folklore. The student will also learn to recognize literary characteristics such as theme, tone and voice, as well as techniques to enhance interest, including anaphora, refrain and many more components of literature.

English IV-A
Format: CD-ROM and correspondence. Ten worktexts.
Course Description
All English-A courses were developed with the specific goal of developing specific English skills. Spelling focuses on etymology, connotation and denotation, varieties of English and context clues.

Literature studies are intended to help students effectively analyze, interpret and appreciate varieties of literature. Unit topics include literary devices, features of poetry; short story, the novel and drama; and American and British literature survey.

The writing instruction is designed to review grammar as well as instruct the student in various forms of writing. Grammar instruction includes sentence structure, variety and basic diagramming, verb forms and types, phrases and clauses, usage, and sentence reduction and expansion. Students also receive formal instruction on the five-paragraph composition, the essay, the research paper, literary criticism, speech writing and creative writing. These courses frequently use writing assignments as a means of application and assessment on a variety of topics.