English 10 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

In this course, students will be introduced to a variety of literature and writing styles, and will have the opportunity to further develop their language arts skills (e.g., reading, writing, viewing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking) as they gain the foundational skills they will need in order to be successful in future high school courses. Students will read short stories, novels, drama, poetry, and nonfiction; write paragraphs, essay answers, and academic compositions; demonstrate appropriate sentence structure, spelling, vocabulary, and usage; use media facilities, technology, and primary and secondary sources; understand validity and bias of sources and ethical use of sources. Prerequisite: None NCAA

This course focuses on developing writing skills while improving the student's understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of our country through the study of American literature. Students will write an organized, multiparagraph, persuasive paper supporting a thesis; identify and analyze elements of literature, literary devices, style, and themes of American literature; evaluate literature and/or film according to criteria; describe human situations or events in a narrative essay, biography, autobiography, or ethnography; demonstrate the use of library and other resources for research; recognize and use various methods for development of ideas within an essay (e.g., comparison/contrast, definition, problem/solution, order of importance); analyze the culture of a period as expressed through major writings, publications, art, architecture, technology, music, daily life, or customs; develop appreciation of the rich diversity of classic and contemporary literature representing different cultural, age, and gender groups; and improve reading comprehension skills through various pieces of literature/styles. NCAA Prerequisite: English I: Foundations

English III is a course designed to equip students with the skills they need to analyze literature that varies in geography and context. In accordance with the ELA Minnesota state standards, it builds upon the foundational skills of English Foundations and American Literature and pushes students beyond the scope of literature they may already be familiar with; students learn more about the world and its cultures in the context of archetypes, novels, drama, and film. Students will study the core elements of literature, but always with an eye toward application of critical thinking in the modern world. NCAA Prerequisite: English II

This public speaking course is designed to help students improve oral communication skills through participation in a variety of group and individual performances. Students will gain confidence in oral communication; learn how to outline material; develop critical thinking skills; develop appropriate verbal skills; understand, develop, and use research skills; improve listening skills; utilize nonverbal communication; learn to use audiovisual aids; understand audience analysis. All speeches are delivered to the entire class. Honors Option Available NCAA Prerequisite: None

This course meets the requirement for graduation from RPS. However, it DOES NOT meet the requirements for National Collegiate Athletic Association Clearinghouse student/athletes. Students choosing to take this class should consider taking an additional class to meet the National Collegiate Athletic Association requirements. This course emphasizes the study of drama through acting. It is recommended for students interested in the performing arts. Students will study major plays and playwrights; demonstrate acting techniques; explore various staging techniques; examine major movements in the theatre; create and/or perform advanced works in theatre; use multiple sources of critique and feedback; demonstrate a personal voice, a range of work, and a sense of artistic whole. Honors Option Available This course meets the requirement for English IV. Prerequisite: None

This course is about adventure genres: disaster/survival, mystery/suspense, fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian. Topics include an exploration of classic and contemporary examples of the genres through short stories, novels and films. The student who registers for this course should be willing to read, write and participate in academic discussion. Students will examine literature (fiction and nonfiction) through analytical writing and discussion about a variety of viewpoints, issues and topics, and evaluate diverse perspectives.. NCAA Prerequisite: English II

This writing-intensive course serves to help the students grow their writing skills in poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction, all while encouraging students to push their boundaries and find your voice. Our model is workshop-based: students will read the work of peers and contribute to a large-group discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of each other's writing. The goal is to extinguish any misconceptions about creative writing, gain a critical eye, learn the importance of taking work through many, many revisions, go beyond cliche and "go-to" techniques, and to find a voice and style. Students will study publication and will learn to navigate writer's block. This course follows the RPS district hybrid model of three class periods of instruction each week balanced by two class periods of teacher conferencing and individual student workshop. NCAA Prerequisite: none

This course will focus on the impact of media on the world today by looking at professional news forums, alternative news sources, and social media. This course will focus on contemporary forms of digital media in production of content using a variety of text, video, and audio platforms and formats. Students will focus on objective and journalistic writing styles including interviewing, writing effective copy, and editing and proofreading publishable quality content. Student-generated content may provide material for a collaborative online forum or self-publication. Prerequisite: English 1

This honors-level course explores basic questions of human existence. Topics will include major world religions, universal myths, works of art of various genres and cultures, and the individual search for meaning in life. The structure of the class is based on the Socratic model; therefore, students are required to participate in daily class discussion and complete honors-level work. Students who register for this class are interested in examining how different experiences and perspectives may influence beliefs, actions, and worldview. Students will explore how information and experiences may be interpreted differently and ultimately understand the origin of differing belief systems and the effect of omitted viewpoint. Honors NCAA Prerequisite: English II

This public speaking course is designed to help students improve oral communication skills through participation in a variety of group and individual performances. Students will gain confidence in oral communication; learn how to outline material; develop critical thinking skills; develop appropriate verbal skills; understand, develop, and use research skills; improve listening skills; utilize nonverbal communication; learn to use audiovisual aids; understand audience analysis. All speeches are delivered to the entire class. This course is designed to be co-taught with an EL teacher and has been adapted to beginner language learners. -satisfies .5 ELA credits