英语
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英语研究系
The 英语 Department strives to help every student attain maximum effectiveness as a communicator. This commitment is based on the premise that language is the key that unlocks a student’s potential. 通过写作, 阅读, 和讨论, primary focus is to confront the moral foundations evident in classic 和 contemporary literature. Organizational skills 和 研究技术 are developed through this program. Students are required to complete four years of an 英语 sequence for graduation. Questions about appropriate leveling should be directed to the Department Chair.
写作指南
Formatting a Paper According to MLA Guidelines as Seen on OWL Purdue University Website
- 在所有的四个边1 "边距
- 整张纸双倍行距
- 使用的字体相当于12倍新罗马字体.
- 名字 和 page # on each page if document is more than one page
- Four line heading on left side of page which includes in this order: student’s name (spelled correctly), 教员姓名(拼写正确), 类名, 日期(日、月、年，无标点符号)
- Titles of papers are not underlined / italicized (unless they are titles of books or plays), 它们也从未被守住.
- 段落缩进.
- Works Cited—not underlined, not bolded, centered on page
- 引用的作品格式正确. (This includes alphabetical order if more than one listing, 更正每个清单的页边距, correct punctuation 和 通知ation within each listing.)
- 文本引用格式正确.
- Quotations of more than four lines are double indented.
课程
在本课程中, students will meet for six periods a week to study the basic structure 和 meaning of the short story, 这部小说, 莎士比亚戏剧, 和诗歌. The curriculum uses the official Pre-AP 1 resources from the College Board, 包括标准参照测试. A strong composition 和 grammar program begins in this course focusing on the writing process, 研究技术, grammatical structure with emphasis on studying diction 和 syntax. Pre-AP courses are designed to support a variety of learners across levels of 阅读 和 composition 和 are not honors or advanced courses (per College Board rules). A strong composition 和 grammar program begins in this course focusing on the writing process, 研究技术, grammatical structure with emphasis on studying diction 和 syntax. 课程包括: 罗密欧与朱丽叶, 人与鼠, 向日葵, 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》, a science fiction novel, a unit on mythology, various essays, 短篇小说 和 poems.
在这个以技能为重点的课程中, students will meet for six periods a week to develop the skills necessary to be successful in the Pre-AP sophomore class. Students study the basic structure 和 meaning of the short story, 这部小说, memoir, 和诗歌. A composition 和 grammar program begins in this course, 注重写作技巧, 研究技术, grammar 和 syntax required to be successful sophomore year. 课程包括: 我们的小镇，鼠与人， 向日葵号，华氏451度， 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》, various essays, articles, 短篇小说, poems.
Pre-AP 2 英语 is for regular level students 和 builds on the foundation of Pre-AP 1 英语. 学生培养对作家(诗人)的认识, 小说家, 剧作家, 散文家, 记者, writer of non-fiction) manipulates language to persuade, 通知, 和娱乐. Students will read closely 和 analyze a range of complex literary 和 通知ational texts. They learn to identify textual evidence for support in their discussions 和 writing, in addition to learning to identify how writers 和 speaker use specific words 和 sentence to persuade/change the thoughts, 情绪, 以及读者和听众的行为. The curriculum uses the official Pre-AP 2 resources from the College Board, 包括标准参照测试.
在每个单元结束时, students complete two multiple choice tests as well as a writing tasks where they compose well- crafted 和 written nuanced analytical paragraphs 和 essays. To help the students have the vocabulary need for their 阅读 assignments, Membean, 学校的词汇计划, 是这门课不可或缺的吗. 最后, to help students become life-long readers 和 explore different types of books, 在这一年中, students will select 和 read four free choice high school level books, 每个季度都有不同的类型. Pre-AP courses are designed to support a variety of learners across levels of 阅读 和 composition 和 are not honors or advanced courses (per College Board rules).
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation, writing sample 和 high test scores. This course engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose focusing on literature 和 in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. This composition course enables students to read complex texts with underst和ing 和 to write prose of sufficient richness 和 complexity to communicate effectively with mature readers. The study of language itself –differences between oral 和 written discourse, 正式和非正式语言, historical changes in speech 和 writing-becomes the basis for this class. 文本包括: 如何写得好, 威尼斯商人, 记录员巴特比, 他们携带的东西, 当我奄奄一息, 这条路, 的浅滩 和 推销员之死. Upon completion of this course students should be able to: analyze 和 interpret samples of good writing, identifying 和 explaining an author’s use of rhetorical strategies 和 techniques; apply effective strategies in their own writing; write in a variety of genres 和 contexts; underst和 progression of ideas inherent in American literature. 学生必须完成一篇研究论文. This course prepares students to take the AP 英语 Language Exam in May.
作业要求:1.每晚5-2小时
前提条件:教师推荐. 在这个每周的研讨会上, students will examine a wide range of texts paying close attention to the author’s reality, 写作风格, 历史背景. 阅读材料包括莎士比亚喜剧， 伊凡·德诺索维奇的一天, 潜水钟 和 蝴蝶, 爱因斯坦的梦, 美丽新世界， 魔像和吉尼 和童话故事. 强调对措辞和句法的认识.
作业要求:每周2小时
前提条件:教师推荐. These weekly seminars provide students with additional opportunities to read, 写作和讨论文学. The junior curriculum is aimed at underst和ing the American experience. 这些学生读麦克白, 弗雷德里克·道格拉斯自传, 红字, 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》, 自力更生, 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》和《愤怒的葡萄. Students complete a research paper focusing on the 主题 of The American Dream. 研讨班在周五早上7点20分开始.m.
作业要求:每周1小时
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation, appropriate writing sample, high st和ardized test scores.
AP 英语 IV focuses on developing the types of interpretative skills 和 writing competencies that prepare students for advanced work at the college level 和 to excel on the AP exam. Selections are drawn from a wide range of historical periods. Students must read widely 和 reflect on their 阅读 through extensive discussion 和 writing. Students must assume considerable responsibility for the amount of 阅读 they do outside of class, 完成所有阅读记录. 作者包括王尔德, 莎士比亚, 陀思妥耶夫斯基, 伏尔泰, 勃朗特, 埃里森, 伍尔夫, 艾略特, 和奥威尔. Each semester, two 800-word analytic papers are required. 说明文，通常以A为基础.P. 考试题目，每周在课堂上完成. 学生完成期末考试的作品集.
作业要求:1.每晚5小时.
Those students not taking AP 英语 as juniors or seniors select a course from the options below. These courses may be taken at grade level or honors level.
This senior elective focuses on journalistic ethics, 新闻写作, 编辑, 广告, 网络分析, 和设计. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques, writing skills, photography layout. Students examine professional news copy as well as write their own copy with the hope of publishing in 王冠图案.
作业要求:每周2小时
This semester class will explore the impact of literature as it affects moral decisions. 文本将包括: A Doll’s House, Metamorphosis, The Nose 和 The Overcoat, Hamlet, So Long, See You Tomorrow. Students will also complete original research by creating a 1000 word biography of a living role model. 如果学生阅读，将获得荣誉学分 多里安·格雷的画像, 写一篇1500字的论文, perform 25-30 lines from Hamlet.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
This semester class will focus on the role that one person plays in society, 以及个人如何做出改变. 文本将包括 俄狄浦斯, 安提戈涅, 1984, 美丽新世界, 麦克白 or 驯悍记, 人民公敌. Students who wish to earn honors credit will also read 卡夫卡的《审判》, 写一篇1500字的论文, 记住25-30行莎士比亚的诗.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
本学期班将学习 architypes 和 discover the role of the hero in literature 和 in life. 文本将包括: 西哈诺, 所有我们看不见的光, 麦田里的守望者, 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》 or 尤利乌斯•凯撒. Students who wish to earn honors credit will also read the Stranger by Camus, 写一篇1500字的论文, 记住25-30行莎士比亚的诗.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
This semester class focuses on non-fiction texts including 五光十色，坚不可摧， 还有各种形式的文章. 强调修辞策略, students will write in-class weekly 和 complete an 800 word research paper. 如果学生阅读，可以获得荣誉学分 的浅滩, write a 1500 word paper, create a portfolio to be presented to the 英语 department chair.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
12年级第二学期的选项. This one semester course sharpens oral communication skills by building on specific public speaking abilities 和 heightening critical listening skills. Students learn the fundamentals of voice control, nonverbal delivery, audience analysis. Each student prepares 和 delivers both extemporaneous 和 planned speeches. Required speeches include: 通知ative, interpretive, demonstrative, persuasive. For the final exam in May, each student prepares a speech 和 presents it at Oratory Fair.
作业要求:每周2小时
第一学期和第二学期选修课. 在本课程中, primary goals are to develop the habits of analysis, 批评, underst和ing 和 appreciation of film in a disciplined 和 creative manner, beginning with a general overview of film theory 和 research followed by a closer look at twelve specific films. Much of what students learn about language 和 culture is filtered through the visual media. 本课程超越文本分析(情节), 主题, 角色)到电影概念，如框架, 照明, 编辑, 声音不会太专业. The course traces the history of cinema in the United States, 探索恒星系统, 董事的重要性, 战斗片, 浪漫喜剧, 黑色电影. Films are screened in class 和讨论s follow each screening. 早期的电影包括查理·卓别林的作品, 劳雷尔和哈代, 以及马克思兄弟, 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》, 和雨中曲. Modern directors, such as Penny Marshall, George Lucas 和 Steven Spielberg are studied as well.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
本学期班将学习 《澳门威尼斯人网上赌场》 莎士比亚, 皮格马利翁 萧伯纳，以及 我们的小镇 由怀尔德考察戏剧技巧和风格. Then, as the semester final, students will perform scenes from these plays.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
本学期班将学习 a variety of great writing 和 students will create a portfolio of their own poetry, 短篇小说, 还有一本儿童读物.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
在这个课堂上, students will delve into our current media l和scape, thinking critically about our ultra-connected world. We will examine the role of legacy media, social media, disruptive media. Students will scrutinize, argue, write about the effects of these shifts. The class will include a comprehensive underst和ing of logical fallacies, 辩论导论, 以及公开陈述论点. The class will incorporate project 和 problem-based learning.
作业要求: .每晚5小时
This course is designed to encourage students to explore wellness topics 和 tools to increase self-awareness 和 gain personal insight. 主题将包括个人价值观和信仰, 目标设定, 决策过程, 批判性和创造性思维. Students will examine patterns of inter- 和 intra- personal communication by studying topics in developmental psychology 和 personality theories. Students will also explore tools for self-discovery 和 techniques for personal growth such as self-assessments, 正念, 日志记录, 以及创造性的艺术创作. Students will be required to complete a variety of 阅读s, assignments 和 exercises 和 participate in group discussion.