LANGUAGE ARTS

The graduation requirement is 4.0 units of credit. It must include English 9,10,11 or the Honors or Resource equivalent. The fourth unit may be filled with a Foreign Language, Speech, or Drama. However, MOST universities and colleges recommend taking a FOURTH English class such as: English 12, AP English, Advanced Communications or College Writing

41003ENGLISH 10- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

41004This course emphasizes basic reading, writing, grammar skills, study skills, discussion and thinking skills with special units focused on world literature and library/online research. (Grade 10)

HONORS ENGLISH 10- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

This course is designed for the sophomore with strong abilities in language and literature. A test will be offered in the spring at the Junior High. Qualifiying student schedules will be changed in May. It will require significantly more reading and writing than is required in the regular English 10 class. INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL (9TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER) AND TEST REQUIRED. (Grade 10)

41103ENGLISH 11- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

41104This course continues the emphasis on reading, writing, discussion, and thinking skills with special units focused on American Literature and library/online research. (Grade 11)

HONORS ENGLISH 11- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

This course is an accelerated English program for students with strong abilities in language and literature. It will require significantly more reading and writing than is required in the regular English 11 course. Instructor Approval Required. (Grade 11)

41213ENGLISH 12- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

41214This course continues the emphasis on reading, writing, discussion, and thinking skills with special units focused on ACT/SAT language usage review and library research. It is designed to provide solid preparation for college-bound seniors. (Grade 12)

43003ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

43004This course is an accelerated literature and writing course for students with strong ability in English. INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED. (Grade 12)

41253ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS (Business Communications/Technical Writing)- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credits)

41254Advanced Communications teaches communication foundations, business/technical writing, language arts and business communications applications in a computer-input setting. The curriculum is designed to develop career-related and day-to-day communication skills utilizing professional tasks, literary works, and traditional English usage approaches. Students will learn what communications skills they need to reach their occupational and personal goals. Units in the following areas will be covered: persuasive/negative letter writing, resume writing, interviewing, listening, problem solving, oral communications, business report writing, vocabulary building, etc. This class fulfills the Language Arts requirement for English 12 or an Information Technology requirement. Concurrent Enrollment is available. (Grade 12)

42203ENGLISH 1010: COLLEGE WRITING- (2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit)

42204This is a concurrent enrollment course for students seeking to earn three semester hours of college English credit. Students are taught to read, think, and analyze critically and then to write essays expressing ideas and opinions. Standard English is emphasized. Students may use formats such as narration, comparison, description, definition, and analysis. Exercises, portfolios, and tests may also be used. This course satisfies requirements for AA/AS core and AAS composition requirements. An ACT English score of 19 or higher, or an 80 and above for writing & 77 for reading on the UVSC compass test are required to receive college credit. This is a college-level class. (Grade 12)

45503YEARBOOK STAFF- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

45504This is a production class designed to create the school yearbook. Strong artistic, writing, photography, and desktop publishing skills are enhanced. Students learn Photoshop and InDesign. INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED (Todd Roach) (Grades 10,11,12)

45003JOURNALISM - NEWSPAPER STAFF- (1 Semester - .5 Credit)

45004Stus will create the student newspaper. Writing, photography and computer skills will be enhanced. INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED (Todd Roach). (Grades 10,11,12)

45602BROADCAST JOURNALISM- (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

This course teaches basic reporting skills with an emphasis on television reporting. Students will learn the elements of a television news story, effective interview skills, and how to present a story on television. Students will also learn about the variousroles in a television newsroom including news director, executive producer, producer, anchor, and reporter. They will learn what it means to produce TV newscasts. Units of instruction may also include writing for print media, advertising, and public relations. This class fulfills the requirement for 12 Grade the English Language when taken as a senior. (Grades 10,11,12)

45703JOURNALISM NEWS- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

45704This course teaches the writing, editing, interviewing, computer design and layout, and photography skills necessary for newspaper production. The students will create the school newspaper, and will also produce articles for the Spanish Fork Press. This class offers college-bound students real life publishing experience. Students will function as staff writers, editors, photographers, and newspaper layout designers. Instructor approval required. This class fulfills the requirement for 12th Grade English Language when taken as a senior. (Grades 10,11,12)

42102CREATIVE WRITING- ( 1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

This course is designed to help students develop skill in writing fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and plays. Assigned readings will provide examples of the written forms and stylistic possibilities students will be encouraged to develop in their own written work. Class time will be dedicated to discussing readings, doing writing exercises, and critiquing students' work in an open, constructive, critical, and supportive environment. Students will produce a portfolio of completed writings, including drafts and revisions, which will form the primary basis for evaluation of their work.