Pilot Grove C-4 Course Descriptions
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
English I
(Required) Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9, 10, 11, and 12
This course is designed to improve grammar and composition skills, to increase
vocabulary, and to achieve an appreciation of literature. (1 Unit
English II
(Required) Prerequisite: English I
Grade: 10, 11, and 12
An advanced study of grammar, composition, and vocabulary. There is an emphasis
on the study of literature, including the analysis of poetry, short stories,
plays and novels. (1 Unit)
English III
(Required) Prerequisite: English I and II
Grade: 11, 12
Designed for the junior or senior student who is college bound. The course
focuses on American literature, as well as various forms of writing. (1 Unit)
English IIID
(Required) Prerequisite: English I and II
Grade: 11 and 12
This course is activity-oriented and focuses on communication, language arts,
and other English skills. (1 Unit)
College Prep/English IV
(Weighted) Prerequisite: English I, II, and III
Grade: 12
Designed for college bound seniors, covers the complete range of modern writing
throughout the world. Various genres and authors are studied. (1 Unit)
Appreciation of
Literature
(Elective) Prerequisite: English I and II
Grade: 11 and 12
Students are introduced to basic literacy concepts. Emphasis is on reading for
appreciation and understanding. Selections will range from contemporary to
classical literature. (1 Unit)
Communications
(Required) Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9, 10, 11, and 12
Students are introduced to basic communication skills and practice skills such
as oral and written expository, persuasive, and cause and effective forms of
communication. (1/2 Unit)
Practical English
(Elective)
Prerequisite: Business Tech 1 and Consent of Instructor
Grade: 10, 11, 12
A working,
project-orientated class in which the school yearbook is published. Students
learn desktop publishing skills using the computer and basic typing and design.
Students use speaking and interviewing skills to get quotes for the book and
sell advertisements. Basic photography skills are learned with attention to
composition, lighting, and contrast. English skills used are: letter writing,
record keeping of book sales and advertisements, and basic grammar and
mechanics. Students also learn to use PageMaker and design layouts. Students are
expected to cover school activities, as well as out of school activities. (1
Unit)