English
Teacher Courses
Burgett, Brandon English 9, World Mythology
Ford, Amanda English 10
Foster, Katelyn Journalism, Photography, Yearbook
Maxwell, Janet AP English Language, Creative Writing
Schmucker, Hannah English 10
Scruggs, Shannon Pre-AP English 9, English 11
Stepp, Mackenzie English 9, English 11
Stuckey, Jennifer Department Chair, Pre-AP English 10, AP English Literature
Trent, Blake English 11, English 12
Wade, Nikki Pre-AP English 9, English 12
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Course Offerings
English 9
Course Description:
The ninth-grade student will read and analyze a variety of literature. Knowledge of literary terms will be applied in the student’s writing and in the analysis of literature and drama. Students will analyze informational and nonfiction materials to evaluate accuracy of information. Writing will encompass narrative, expository, and informational forms to inform, explain, analyze, or entertain. The student will demonstrate correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics by applying grammatical conventions in writing and speaking. Requirements for research and reporting will be supported through the use of print, electronic databases, online resources, and a method to cite reference sources. The student will identify reliable Internet sources as well as understand plagiarism. During second semester, the student will participate in the Campbell County writing assessment. There is no SOL test given for this course.
Pre-AP English 9
Course Description
The ninth-grade student who has already exhibited an aptitude for English will read and analyze a variety of literature. Knowledge of literary terms will be applied in the student’s writing and in the analysis of literature and drama. Students will analyze informational and nonfiction materials to evaluate accuracy of information. Writing will encompass narrative, expository, and informational forms to inform, explain, analyze, or entertain. Due to the advanced nature of the course, the representative works chosen from different literary genres and time periods will be challenging to advanced English students, as will the nature and scope of writing assignments. The student will demonstrate correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics by applying grammatical conventions in writing and speaking. Requirements for research and reporting will be supported through the use of print, electronic databases, online resources, and a method to cite reference sources. The student will identify reliable Internet sources as well as understand plagiarism. During second semester, the student will participate in the Campbell County writing assessment. There is no SOL test given for this course.
English 10
Course Description:
The tenth-grade student will read, comprehend, and critique literary works from a variety of eras and cultures. Attention will be given to the analysis of consumer information, such as labels, owners’ manuals, warranties, and contracts. The student will critique the writing of peers and professionals, using analysis to improve writing skills. In writing, emphasis is on exposition. The student will build research skills by crediting sources and presenting information in a format appropriate for content. Grammar knowledge will be expanded as the student writes, edits and presents materials, applying the conventions of language. During second semester, the student will participate in the Campbell County writing assessment. There is no SOL test given for this course.
Pre-AP English 10
Course Description
The tenth-grade student who has already exhibited an aptitude for English will read, comprehend, and critique literary works from a variety of eras and cultures. Attention will be given to the analysis of consumer information, such as labels, owners’ manuals, warranties, and contracts. The student will critique the writing of peers and professionals, using analysis to improve writing skills. In writing, emphasis is on exposition. The student will build research skills by crediting sources and presenting information in a format appropriate for content. Due to the advanced nature of the course, the representative works chosen from different literary genres and time periods will be challenging to advanced English students, as will the nature and scope of writing assignments. Grammar knowledge will be expanded as the student writes, edits, and presents materials, applying the conventions of language. During second semester, the student will participate in the Campbell County writing assessment. There is no SOL test given for this course.
English 11
Course Description:
The study of both classic and contemporary American literature will enhance the student’s appreciation for literature. The student will be able to identify the prevalent themes and characterizations present in American literature, which are reflective of the history and culture. The student will also read and critique a variety of dramatic selections with an emphasis on irony. The student will be able to write clear and accurate personal, professional, and informational correspondence and reports for research and other applications. The writing emphasis will be persuasion. The student will develop informative and persuasive compositions by locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable information with careful attention to organization and accuracy. Grammar development will continue through the application of rules for sentence formation, usage, spelling, and mechanics. Students taking this course will take two required end-of-course SOL tests: the Writing SOL Test and the Reading/Literature/ Research SOL Test. Students must pass both the course and the two SOL tests to earn two verified credits which are required for graduation.
AP English Language and Composition
Course Description
Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is a course designed to provide advanced English students an opportunity to earn college credit while simultaneously mastering the Standards of Learning for English 11. In addition to meeting English 11 requirements, students will become skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. The readings and compositions in this course will make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students taking this course will take two required end-of-course SOL tests: the Writing SOL Test and the Reading/Literature/ Research SOL Test.
Students must pass both the course and the two SOL tests to earn two verified credits which are required for graduation. Students receive weighted credit for participating in AP classes, they receive college credit only by achieving a high score on the College Board’s Advanced Placement Tests. There are fees for each test, which students will be responsible for paying. Colleges have different criteria for awarding credit for scores on AP tests, and it will be the responsibility of students to contact colleges to ascertain their policies regarding Advanced Placement scores.
English 12
Course Description:
The twelfth-grade student will use organizational skills, audience awareness, appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and both verbal and nonverbal presentation skills to plan and deliver an effective five to ten minute oral presentation. The student will analyze British literature and literature of other cultures, with emphasis on the classical works that may be studied. Writing will include the production of informational and expository papers which are organized logically and contain clear and accurate ideas. The student will also produce a well-documented major research paper, using a standard method of documentation. The student will demonstrate advanced knowledge of grammatical conventions through writing, editing, and speaking. There is no SOL test given for this course.
AP English Literature and Composition
Course Description
Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a course designed to provide advanced English students an opportunity to earn college credit while simultaneously mastering the Standards of Learning for English 12. In addition to meeting English 12 requirements, students will be involved in an intensive study of literature and writing. As they read, students will consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The emphasis is on improving writing and analytical skills through in-depth analysis of meaningful readings. Writing assignments focus on the critical analysis of literature and include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. There is no SOL test given for this course.
Students receive weighted credit for participating in AP classes, they receive college credit only by achieving a high score on the College Board’s Advanced Placement Tests. There are fees for each test, which students will be responsible for paying. Colleges have different criteria for awarding credit for scores on AP tests, and it will be the responsibility of students to contact colleges to ascertain their policies regarding Advanced Placement scores.
Creative Writing
Course Description:
Students in Creative Writing 1 will learn the history of storytelling and the conventions of various genres. They will also write creatively using a variety of genres. These would include short stories, poems (both written and spoken word), plays, children's books, and memoirs. The conventions of each genre will be taught and practiced through prompts, games, and student choice. Students will also study mentor texts from professional writers with the goal of emulating the author’s style. The focus of the class will be to hone the writer’s skills while giving and receiving feedback from other writers in a positive atmosphere. Guest authors may be invited in to give constructive advice for improvement and publishing opportunities. Students will be encouraged to publish in magazines and enter contests.