English III:
This course presents advanced work in composition and in reading. Students practice both reading and writing as a process. The course provides an overview of American literature from the Colonial Period to the Contemporary Period, allowing students to examine samples of traditional and multi-ethnic selections that represent this country's cultural diversity. As students read such pieces, they are asked to focus on comprehension, analysis, and evaluation. Students hone their writing skills as they practice developing their ideas in depth and using effective voice, word choice, fluency, logical presentation of material, and appropriate conventions of language. In addition to process pieces, students also perform in-class, timed writings. The major research project for English III centers around aspects of American literature, history, or culture. The skills of listening/ speaking and viewing/representing are addressed in the fabric of the course.

Teachers: Jennifer Bullard (Rm 2405), Manmeet Kaur (Rm 2511), Nanci Luke (Rm 2404), David McCardle (Rm 2406), Diane Riggs (Rm 2513)

• 1 credit

English III AP/Horizons:
English III H/AP engages students in becoming skilled readers of a variety of prose selections and skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Students become adept at identifying and analyzing the various rhetorical features used in writing as the features contribute to purpose and meaning. The course provides an overview of American literature, including samples of
traditional and multi-ethnic selections. Fused with the study of literature is the refinement of composition skills, usage skills, and research skills. Practice in listening/speaking and viewing/representing occurs throughout the course. This course of study is equivalent to an introductory college English course and is available to the student interested in taking the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language and Composition.

Instructor: David McCardle (Rm 2406), Diane Riggs (Rm 2513)

• 1 credit