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It is the philosophy of the English Department of
Bethlehem Catholic High School that each student is unique, important and
deserving of an education that will aid him/her to reach his/her fullest
potential as a Christian person.
We believe it is not only possible, but also necessary to develop in the
student a self-awareness and personal growth, an effective use of the
English language, and an enjoyment of and appreciation for the language in
all its forms.
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ENGLISH 9 (SURVEY OF LITERATURE)
English 9 offers the students a wide variety of
outstanding literature and introduces them to literary terms and their use
in short stories, poetry, drama, and the novel. Instruction will focus on
the enhancement of critical thinking skills. Students also study the
fundamentals of grammar, improve vocabulary skills, and practice public
speaking. The writing program, while using as its core the required reading
selections, calls for emphasis on effective sentence structure through
practice in paragraph development, some work with the essay and an
introduction to the research process.
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HONORS ENGLISH 9 (SURVEY OF LITERATURE)
In addition to the requirements of English
9,
students must demonstrate a more advanced degree of critical thinking
skills in there analysis, writing, and speaking. Students are required to
make frequent oral presentations and write literature-based essays. Honors
English 9 is designed to prepare students to take the advanced English
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ENGLISH 10 (AMERICAN LITERATURE)
English 10 focuses on the styles, techniques, and
themes of American authors and on the value and historic influence of
literature on nationalism. Instruction will focus on the enhancement of
critical thinking skills. There is continued emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammar skills usuagez and the practice of the writing process.
Students will continue to practice public speaking and learn research
skills. The writing program on the sophomore level aims to endow the
students with the necessary skills to produce a variety of well-organized
and fully developed papers.
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HONORS ENGLISH 10 (AMERICAN LITERATURE)
Honors English 10 is designed to prepare students
to take advanced English courses on the junior and senior levels. In addition
to the requirements of English 10, students must demonstrate a more
advanced degree of critical thinking skills in their analysis, writing and
speaking.
Prerequisite: A qualifying grade in Honors English 9 and present teacher approval.
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ENGLISH 11 (BRITISH LITERATURE)
English 11 provides an overview of major British
authors from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. Development of
writing and critical thinking skills continues at this level. Grammar
skills usage and vocabulary enrichment will be reviewed and integrated
into more sophisticated skills of rhetoric and composition. Study of the MLA
style of writing research papers begins.
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HONORS ENGLISH 11 (BRITISH LITERATURE)
Honors English 11 is designed to prepare the
students to take college credit courses on the senior
level. No student will be admitted into this course without having taken
Honors English 10. In addition to the requirements of English 11, students must
demonstrate a more advanced degree of critical thinking skills in their
analysis, writing and speaking. Students will be required to produce
original works in poetry and narrative prose and give presentations on
individual reading assignments and research in the classics.
Prerequisite: A qualifying grade in Honors English 10 and present teacher approval. |
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ENGLISH 12 (WORLD LITERATURE)
English 12 surveys modern fiction, drama, and
poetry of Western civilization. Students are introduced to literary theory
and critical writing about literature is stressed. Students continue to
study grammar and vocabulary in conjunction with literature to increase
reading and writing skills. Study of the MLA style of writing research
papers continues and students are required to write a major research
paper.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH
12 (WORLD LITERATURE)
English 12 Advanced Placement provides the students with opportunities
to increase their analytical and critical skills in thinking, reading, and
writing on the college level. Emphasis is placed on literary analysis
contributing to the student's understanding of the principles involved in
making insightful interpretations of literature. Speaking and listening
skills are polished through oral presentations on assigned classics and
grammar is reviewed through the writing process. Students are required to
write a major research paper. Advanced Placement Test is a requirement
Prerequisite: A qualifying grade in Honors English 11 and present teacher approval. |
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JOURNALISM
Journalism is an elective course open to juniors and seniors who
have an interest in writing, layout design, and photography. This
course introduces the students to the basics of newspaper production
through theory as well as practice. The students develop creative,
organizational, and computer skills while working together as a team to
produce The Hawk, the school newspaper.
Prerequisite: Teacher of course approval |
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YEARBOOK
Yearbook is an elective course open to juniors and seniors who
have an interest in writing, layout design, and photography. This
course introduces students to the basics of yearbook production through
theory as well as practice. The students develop creative,
organizational and computer skills while working as a team to produce The
Sceptre, the school yearbook.
Prerequisite:
Teacher of course approval
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HONORS ENGLISH 12.
In addition to the
requirements of English 12 there is a special emphasis on enhanced
critical thinking and writing skills. Creative writing and
research will aid in preparation for college.
Prerequisite: Honors
English 11 and present teacher approval
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