English

The English curriculum at Greenfield High School is designed to provide students with reading, writing, language and applied-communication experiences that will help them prosper as
individuals and members of society in their lives after school. The writing program aims the students toward the discovery of self, the ability to think critically, a greater awareness of personal and
universal issues, and a preparation for success in technical fields. It encourages clear, concise, correct and meaningful expression. The literature program tends toward asserting the power of the
printed word, and its potential to teach, entertain, inspire, and replenish the human spirit. The objectives and goals of the program are consistent with the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.

ENG101 ENGLISH 9
Full Year Course Grade 9 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
English 9 is an introductory course wherein students first get significant practice in writing the long paragraph, a minimum of approximately 200 words. The main focus is on the content;
accessing it, organizing it, communicating it, and proofreading it for grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling and sentence conciseness.
From the paragraph, the students will move to the short, three-division essay. They will learn and incorporate the thesis statement into their writing. As a result, they will learn how to expand
their ideas and how to write an introduction. Three major literary genres---the novel, the short story and the play---define the reading
component of the course. The literature presents students with opportunities for writing, class discussion, and interpretation. In addition, it reacquaints them with primary literary devices,
including symbolism, irony and figurative language.

ENG103 ADV. ENGLISH 9
Full Year Course Grade 9 5.00 Credits

· Students who sign up for this course may do so only with permission of the eighth grade teachers in the GMS or with the GHS English Department.
· Students taking this course are required to read two major literary works over the summer. The readings will be chosen by the English Department and integrated into the freshman course in September.

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Students will read a rich variety of works selected from the canon of Western literature. They will write several critical essays, of between three and five pages, analyzing the literature in depth.
Provided for the students will be a list of required summer readings chosen by the department and integrated into their sophomore course.

ENG200 ENGLISH 10
Full Year Course Grade 10 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Students will write a five-paragraph essay, which consists of a short introduction, three fairly lengthy body paragraphs, and a conclusion. A minimum number of five essays, with revisions, are
required. Students will read literature from around the world.

ENG203 ADV. ENGLISH 10
Full Year Course Grade 10 5.00 Credits

· Students who sign up for this course may do so only with permission of the GHS English Department.
· Students taking this course are required to read two major literary works over the summer.
The reading will be chosen by the English Department and integrated into the sophomore course in September. The literature will be selected from prose and poetry from around the
world. Students will study and analyze writing and reading in a variety of literary genres. Emphasis in this course is upon meeting the objectives and goals for the English Language
Arts Curriculum Frameworks.

ENG300 ENGLISH 11
Full Year Course Grade 11 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Junior English uses literature as the springboard to the writing assignments. The writings may be reaction papers, character analyses, interpretations of theme or symbol, investigations into the
effective uses of specific literary devices, plot summaries, paraphrases, comparisons between two or more pieces of good literature, contrasts between good and bad works of literature, and so on. A minimum of four major essays is assigned, though there are several smaller writings that complete the portfolio for the course. The literature will be selected from the rich canon of American prose writings and poetry, from Colonial times to the present. The students will study and analyze a host of writings and
readings in an effort to determine what there is about American literature that makes it specifically American and not European.
This course will also include SAT prep and an English technical writing component.

ENG302 ADV. ENGLISH 11
Full Year Course Grade 11 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Essay topics are derived from personal experiences and course literature. The sole exception is the extended argument paper. The subject for this particular assignment comes mainly from
research. The length is dictated by the scope of the thesis; however; the average runs four doublespaced typewritten pages. This course will also examine several short works of fiction from various authors.

ENG303 AP ENGLISH 11 – LANGUAGE
Full Year Course Grade 11 5.00 Credits

Emphasis on the course will be preparation for passing to the “Advanced Placement Language and Composition” exam given in May. Students will study a variety of classic works of literature
chosen by the teacher and recommended by the AP Committee. Frequent writing and careful analytical reading will provide preparation for success on both the AP and SAT exams. AP exam is required.

ENS101 ADV. AMERICAN STUDIES
Full Year Course Grade 11 5.00 Credits

(You must also select ENSS02 - Social Studies, American Studies)
Students who elect this yearlong course satisfy both requirements in Social Studies and English.

American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that will focus on the major themes and ideas in American Society. Through the study of literature, history, art, music and film, students will explore American life, values, culture, and politics. Course Requirements: Research capabilities, class participation, discussion, and the ability to work independently. Through the course students will be expected to participate in all aspects of the class. This includes ongoing research and the completion of a junior research paper/project as well as several smaller argumentative and comparative essays dealing with issues as they arise; serious
participation in class discussion; completion of all reading assignments; and completion of all other writing and project assignments.

ENG400 ENGLISH 12
Full Year Course Grade 12 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
This course is divided into two specific units, Literature and Writing.
The literature in the course explores modern ideas and techniques. It consists primarily of the four most common forms-plays, short stories, poems and novels. Along the way, students are
required to write about the literature, and make short and informal oral presentations. The writing units focuses on practical writing, or writing found in the world of work, memos, letters,
resumes and cover letter, informal reports, etc. During the writing unit, there is intensive drill in editing basics, i.e., grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling and punctuation.

ENG 401 ADV. ENGLISH 12 – LITERATURE
Full Year Course Grade 12 5.00 Credits

Emphasis in this course is on meeting the objectives and goals appearing in the English Language Arts Curriculum Frameworks.
Western Literature from the Greeks to the Present:
This course is a study of some of the works that stand at the center of the Western literary tradition, beginning in ancient Greece and continuing through to the end of the twentieth century. Students become familiar with themes, issues and essential questions that writers have pondered for over two thousand years and that have come to frame Western Civilization. The analysis of individual pieces of literature, their aesthetics and their ideas, as well as in the interconnectedness of past and present, constitute the approach taken in the course. Four major compositions are required.

ENG410 AP ENGLISH 12
Full Year Course Grade 12 5.00 Credits

· Students who sign up for this course may do so only with the permission of the GHS English Department.
· Students taking this course are required to read two major literary works over the summer. The readings will be chosen by the English Department and integrated into the senior course in September.

This course will help students prepare for the English Literature AP exam given in May. Literary work-studies in the course will be chosen by the teacher from a list recommended by the AP
Committee. There will be frequent writing exercises based on the types of writing responses required on the AP exam. AP exam is required.

ENG404 & 405 EARLY GRAD ENGLISH
Semester Course Grade 12 2.50 Credits

You must take both courses to complete your 12th grade English Requirement

ENG520 CREATIVE WRITING
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

In this course, students will write short stories with a view toward publishing the work in both the GHS literary magazine and in other student writing magazines. Students will learn how to construct poems and stories through reading critically accepted models, and are encouraged to find their own unique voice.

ENG500 CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH CHESS
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

The course will introduce beginners to the rules and tactics of Chess. Once these basic skills are mastered, critical thinking problems will be the focus of the course. Ancillary benefits include
improved: concentration, patience, problem solving, and consideration of spatial relationships. This course cannot be repeated and priority is given to Upperclassmen. Chess is an excellent way to practice and improve one’s critical thing skills in an enjoyable and competitive arena.

ENG503 JOURNALISM ON-LINE
Semester Course Grades 10-12 2.50 Credits

The focus of this course is writing found in newspapers, magazines, journals, and textbooks. Students will identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction
or informational materials and provide evidence from the text to support their understanding. Students will also write and publish articles, essays, etc. Students may re-take this course in subsequent semesters with the permission of the instructor.

ENG516 FILM STUDIES
Semester Course Grades 10-12 2.50 Credits

Will film replace literature as the preferred tool for storytelling? This question and the issues surrounding it will be the focus of this course. Students will discover the elements of filmmaking,
write screenplays, write film reviews, and discuss the many ways in which film represents the modern form of literature. Literary terms (such as theme, irony, and symbolism) found in film will be considered during the course.