Jr & Sr High English |
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
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Grades 7-12
LV English classes comprehensively cover reading, writing, grammar, mechanics, and spelling. |
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Reading: Students will learn to analyze literature through the use of great novels and a reading anthology with practiced and tested reading skills.
Instructed and Tested Areas of Understanding in Literature:
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Writing: Instruction includes the completion of a different type of paper every four weeks. Pre-writing and drafting worksheets and textbook reading fully instruct the students in the specifics of the writing genre, how to organize information, and to create strong thesis statements. Proofreading and polishing are taught and practiced in class and at home.
Essay Styles:
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Grammar: Higher level grammar concepts are taught and reinforced with diagramming and ACT preparation.
Spelling: Higher level spelling is taught and tested through the 10th grade.
Spelling: Higher level spelling is taught and tested through the 10th grade.
Jr/Sr High english classes meet on Mondays for 70-75 minutes and Fridays for 55 minutes.
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English A/B (7TH & 8TH GRADES)Prerequisites: Ability to pass reading, grammar, and writing placement tests demonstrating successful completion of a 6th OR 7th grade language arts course or successful completion of LV Language Arts 6 or 7.
Curriculum: Holt Elements of Literature, Bob Jones Writing and Grammar and various novel studies. |
The focus of this course will be the study of literature, writing, and grammar to prepare students for a college preparatory high school experience. Through an in-depth study of literature, students will strengthen their reading abilities in both analysis and comprehension. Biblical morals and values using a variety of short stories, literature, poetry, and novels will be emphasized throughout the course. Critical thinking skills will be developed through discussion and activities both in class and at home. The mechanics of grammar will be learned through practice and then incorporated into the students' own writing. Some of the types of writing studied this year will be narrative, expository, persuasive, and personal. Leveled grammar homework will be assigned according to grade. This course is certain to help students polish and refine composition skills as well as deepen their love for literature.
ENGLISH I/ii (9TH & 10TH GRADES)High School Credit: 1.0 English—writing intensive
Prerequisites: Ability to pass reading, grammar, and writing placement tests demonstrating readiness for high school study in English or successful completion of LV English B or 1. Curriculum: Holt Elements of Literature, Bob Jones Writing and Grammar and various novel studies. |
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This course develops a solid foundation in reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary in preparation for higher level studies of all subjects. All literature is studied from a Christian perspective, and themes important to developing strength of character and morals are emphasized throughout.
This course continues to build on the skills started in English A/B and continues to strengthen writing skills. A deep appreciation for literature and learning is emphasized along with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills. An emphasis on public speaking and presentation skills will be developed and honed throughout the year.
This course continues to build on the skills started in English A/B and continues to strengthen writing skills. A deep appreciation for literature and learning is emphasized along with reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills. An emphasis on public speaking and presentation skills will be developed and honed throughout the year.
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ENGLISH iii/iV: Rhetoric (11TH & 12TH GRADES)High School Credit: 1.0 English—writing intensive
Prerequisites: Ability to pass a reading and writing placement tests demonstrating successful completion of 10th grade level study in English or successful completion of LV English I and one other LV English course (e.g., English II or English III) Curriculum: Holt Elements of Literature and various novel studies. This challenging course aims to develop persuasive communicators by taking the student’s writing and presentation skills to the next level. Through the analysis of classical and contemporary literature, students learn to discern the arguments or aims of a wide variety of texts to determine how an author’s choice of words, structure, and strategy contribute to the effectiveness and beauty of that piece of work. With regard for truth and a commitment to the imitation of Christ, students improve skills in logic, analysis, research, memory and eloquence. As students practice their new skills with integrity, they will become more sophisticated in their abilities to respond critically and with discernment to the world in which we live. This course will prepare students (although optional) to take the AP Language and Composition or CLEP test at the completion of the course. Preparation for the ACT test will also be part of this course. |
Combined Grades
Some of our grade levels are combined as shown above. Homework and testing are grade specific for each elementary level. Writing is graded by the teacher with the student's actual grade level in mind.
Some of our grade levels are combined as shown above. Homework and testing are grade specific for each elementary level. Writing is graded by the teacher with the student's actual grade level in mind.
Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension
These skills are systematically taught in LV english language arts coursework. These skills are the cornerstone for all subjects and are of paramount importance to establish a solid foundation for learning.
These skills are systematically taught in LV english language arts coursework. These skills are the cornerstone for all subjects and are of paramount importance to establish a solid foundation for learning.
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