James High School

English 9 is available for students repeating their freshman year of English and is available for semester 1, semester 2 or all year. An integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a side-variety of genres and their elements. English 9 fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Academic Honors and Technical Honors diplomas.

English 10
The five critical areas of English 10 are based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts. It is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and argumentative/persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information. English 10 fulfills
an English/Language Arts requirement for the Standard, Core 40, Academic Honors and Technical Honors diplomas.

English 10A
This year-long, integrated tenth-grade course continues to develop all skills outlined in English 9A. English 10A literature provides a variety of reading materials, representing different genres, cultures, times, authors, themes, and forms. The study of literature, both fiction and nonfiction, stimulates expository/technical writings and refinement of the oral and written processes. Using the writing process, students write essays that demonstrate a command of standard English. Students incorporate the development of research and library media skills in conjunction with writing and speaking. Students refine skills identified in the tenth-grade Indiana language arts standards and competencies, as well as test-taking strategies.

English 10H (Honors)
English 10H is a year-long course designed for students gifted and talented in the language arts and self-motivated to meet academic challenges. This course integrates the study of American literature, grammar, composition (expository/technical and creative) and oral communication skills, while identifying Indiana language arts standards and competencies. Students further develop listening and speaking techniques through oral presentations and peer evaluations. Students further composition skills with an increase in emphasis on technical writing (i.e. personal and business correspondence) and academic writing (i.e. literary analysis and informative and persuasive essays.) In addition, students continue to develop skills in research and in writing research papers. Literature includes technical reading selections as well as fiction. Literature study develops an understanding of the relationship between literature and culture as well as an awareness of the individual’s identity within that culture. (This course is designed for high-ability students in language arts who are self-motivated to meet academic challenges. High achievers who wish admittance to this course but do not meet high ability criteria are encouraged to apply through the English Department Head.)
 

English 11A
English 11A continues to develop all skills as outlined in English 9A and English 10A and refines skills identified in the eleventh-grade Indiana language arts standards. This year-long eleventh-grade course integrates the study of American literature, grammar, composition (expository/technical and creative), and oral communication skills. The students further develop listening and speaking techniques through oral presentations and peer evaluations. Students further develop composition skills with an increase in emphasis on technical writing (i.e. personal and business correspondence) and academic writing (i.e. literary analysis and informative and persuasive essays). In addition, students continue to develop skills in conducting research and in writing research papers. Literature includes technical reading selections as wells as fiction. Literature study develops an understanding of the relationship between literature and culture as well as an awareness of the individual’s identity within that culture.

English 11H (Honors)
English 11H (Honors) (CCC) English 11H is a year-long course designed for students gifted and talented in the language arts and self-motivated to meet academic challenges. Students in this course may choose to participate in the College Achievement Program (CAP) offered by the University of Southern Indiana. Through CAP, students earn valuable college coursework experiences that will help build a strong base for a future college career. College credit is available in English 101 – Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy and the Self. This is a course that focuses on the critical arts of reading, writing, reflection, and discussion with an introduction to rhetoric and informal logic. College Credit is transferable to most colleges and universities. Students wishing to earn the college credit will have to meet all requirements of the CAP program. More information is available at http://www.usi.edu/outreach/cap/ capstudentguide#availablecapcourses.

English Language Advanced Placement (11)
The Development of Self is the theme of this year-long course that prepares eleventh-grade students for the College Board’s Language and Composition Examination. This course focuses on the study of social, physical, metaphysical, and historical influences on self-development. Students develop skills in critical and creative thinking, independent inquiry, and affective processes to write and evaluate essays of analysis and evaluation, present oral reports, participate in group discussions, and work independently at problem solving and research. (The course is designed for students who have successfully completed English 10 Honors and are prepared and motivated to learn and work at a much advanced level. High achievers who wish admittance to this course but do not meet gifted and talented criteria are encouraged to apply through the English department head.)