ENGLISH
As adults, today's students will encounter tremendous change during their lifetimes. Our goal in English is to help students learn skills that will allow them to meet and adapt to an American culture that science, technology, business and the media reshape daily. Therefore, we believe that students must think, read, and write at more than a functional level; they must do so at a creative and critical one that will give them an independence of mind.
We also believe that our students need to understand their heritage as literature has recorded it. They have a right to the poems and stories of their parents, grandparents, and even great-great grandparents. Moreover, American and World literature explores the ideas, values, and problems that all people have universally shared. Through the study of such literature, we hope students will recognize that even as rockets search outer space and the computer becomes faster than the pen, man's hopes and dreams haven't changed very much.
Herb Ramlose, Department Chair
847-731-9370 - ramloseh@zbths.org
SEVERAL NOTES
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Students must be aware that some colleges require English at a level of College Prep or higher in order to meet the rigor of their admissions requirements. Many colleges are now requiring that those students whom they admit have completed a four-year College Prep Program. As a general rule, students should begin their study of English by choosing the highest pathway for which they are suited so as to maintain their opportunities.
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In fairness to successful students, those students who fail a semester of English are asked to fulfill that required course by taking Reading & Writing Workshop. This replacement course may be repeated only once for the particular semester failed and may not be used for credit for a failed Reading and Writing Workshop class.
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College Prep and Accelerated English courses require industrious students who do their homework. Effort is a necessary component for success in these pathways.
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All English courses may require the purchase of a computer disk.
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All required core courses require a summer reading.
ENGLISH 1 A EN101
All Year - 1 Credit - 9
Prerequisite: By Special Placement Only
Fees: Paperback text. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course introduces and develops the elements and techniques of literature in both poetry and prose. Using a thematic approach, the course covers all the Language Arts skills. Composition techniques and strategies are stressed. Team-taught, this course works to improve the study skills and strategies needed to be successful in high school. This class is team taught by a regular English teacher and LD specialist.
INTEGRATED ENGLISH 1 EN102
All Year - 1 Credit - 9
Prerequisite: Placement
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course is the English portion of the Freshman Integrated Pathway. Introducing and developing the elements and techniques used in various forms of writing by using a thematic approach and integration with Integrated Social Studies, the course focuses on reading skills, along with a wide variety of skills encompassed by all the Language Arts (speaking, listening, writing, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and language). Strategies for successful study skills and habits are emphasized. Students also relate course content to other classes and the world around them.
CP ENGLISH 1 EN103
All Year - 1 Credit - 9
Prerequisite: Placement
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course examines the basic elements of literature, prepares the student for advanced writing skills, introduces the research paper, develops professional communications skills, and critical thinking.
ENGLISH 1 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY) EN141
All Year – 1 credit – 9
Prerequisite: See Technology Academy Eligibility and ExpectationRequirements. Acceptance into the Academy - Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”), materials for projects, and paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course is the initial course for the student within the framework of the Technology Academy. This course will prepare the student for writing, research, development of job-related communication skills, and critical thinking using technology and a laptop computer as major learning tools. Using themes consistent with other courses in the Academy, this course will be taught using interdisciplinary projects.
AC ENGLISH 1 EN104
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 9
Prerequisites: (1) Success in junior high gifted or honors level program; (2) Reading and writing in top 25% of class; or (3) Teacher recommendation
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This is the initial course recommended for the Advanced Placement Pathway. This course introduces students to the ideas of western civilization. Focusing on the basic elements of literature and literary techniques, students learn to read literature for the purpose of in-depth analysis. College Board and ACT test taking skills are introduced. Writing assignments stress organization coherency. Creative, critical and divergent problem solving is developed. Teachers use open inquiry and Socratic methods. .
ENGLISH 2A EN105
All Year - 1 Credit - 10
Prerequisite: Freshman English. By Special Placement Only
Fees: Paperback text. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course reinforces and further develops reading and writing strategies, study skills, and clear communication. Assignments are designed to help students understand themselves and their responsibility to their work. This course is team-taught. This class is team taught by a regular English teacher and LD specialist.
INTEGRATED ENGLISH 2 EN106
All Year - 1 Credit - 10
Prerequisite: Freshman English - Placement
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course is the English portion of the Sophomore Integrated Pathway. By integrating science and English, this course continues to develop communication skills by using a thematic approach. With the help of a reading specialist, study skills, reading comprehension and writing strategies will continue to be emphasized.
CP ENGLISH 2 EN107
All Year - 1 Credit - 10
Prerequisite: Freshman English.
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course continues and advances the initial goals of C. P. English 1 by focusing on the elements of fiction in prose and poetry analysis and literary criticism, communication skills, vocabulary study, preparation for the College Board and A.C.T. exams, and a wider range of reading and writing with an expectancy of commitment and quality.
ENGLISH 2 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY) EN142
All Year 1 Credit – 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 1 (Technology Academy). See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. Acceptance into the sophomore level of the Academy - Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”), materials for projects, and paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course continues and advances the initial goals of English 1 (Technology Academy) by focusing on the elements of fiction in prose and poetry analysis and literary criticism, communication skills, vocabulary study, preparation for the College Board and A.C.T. exams, and a wider range of reading and writing with an expectancy of commitment and quality. Technology and a laptop computer are major learning tools for critical thinking. In addition to using themes consistent with other courses in the Academy, this course will be taught using interdisciplinary projects.
AC ENGLISH 2 EN108
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 10
Prerequisite: An “A” average in CP English 1 or a “B” average in AC English I and/or teacher recommendation.
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course focuses on the techniques of close reading and analysis of major works of literature. Language, writing and analytical thinking are developed as a means of creating critical standards for the independent reading of any literary work. Methodology of writing compositions that respond to Advanced Placement examination questions is introduced. Preparation for the College Board and A.C.T. exams is emphasized. Teachers use open inquiry and Socratic methods. It is the most rigorous and challenging course in the Sophomore English Program.
ENGLISH 3A EN109
All Year - 1 Credit - 11
Prerequisite: Freshman and Sophomore English. By Special Placement Only
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: Using a thematic and multicultural approach, this course will examine American culture and its importance to the student’s own life. The course will analyze social problems, the effect of the media, and the responsibilities of individuals. Students will learn how to find information and use it to support their ideas. The course is designed to improve communication skills necessary for success after high school graduation. This class is team taught by a regular English teacher and LD specialist.
AMERICAN STUDIES EN110
All Year - 2 Credits - 11 - Meets graduation requirements for United States History.
Prerequisite: Freshman and Sophomore English. Placement.
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: The American Studies course is designed for the student interested in studying History and English together in a team-taught environment using a “thematic and multicultural” approach to teaching. The class uses literature and technology to explore what it means to be an American and the development of the nation, past and present, through the contributions of African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics as well as European Americans.
CP ENGLISH 3 EN111
All Year - 1 Credit - 11
Prerequisite: Freshman & Sophomore English.
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course prepares the college-bound student for an understanding of American Literature. Stresses an awareness of the American spirit and society as expressed by American writers of various eras. Critical reading, extensive writing, and further development of vocabulary and communication skills are expected of the student. Intense preparation for the A.C.T. exam is emphasized.
ENGLISH 3 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY) EN143
All Year – 1 credit – 11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2 (Technology Academy). See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. Acceptance into the junior level of the Academy - Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”) and materials for projects. Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course continues and advances the goals of English 2 (Technology Academy) in an American Studies approach and prepares the college-bound student for an awareness of the American spirit and society as expressed by American writers of various eras. Critical reading, extensive writing, and further development of vocabulary and communication skills are expected of the student. Intense preparation for the A.C.T. exam is emphasized. When appropriate, collaboration on projects in Biology (Technology Academy) may be required.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND EN112
COMPOSITION
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 11
Prerequisite: Freshman and Sophomore English. An “A” in CP English 2 or a “B” or above in AC English 2 and/or teacher recommendation
Fees: A.P. Exam required paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This college level course continues and advances initial goals of Accelerated English 2 and focuses on both an in-depth study of American Literature and critical/analytical writing. Entering students should be competent writers and responsible workers since fewer grades will occur, and these grades will focus on the course's writing assignments. Regularly assigned timed writings, formal compositions, and research work will be used to simulate the kind of thinking and writing that will prepare students for the Language and Composition AP Exam given each May. This is the most rigorous and challenging course in the Junior English program. Students who receive a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam typically receive credit for both semesters of freshman college English. Depending on the college, students are receiving from 3 to 9 hours of English credit. Preparation for the A.C.T. exam is emphasized.
ENGLISH 4A EN113
All Year - 1 Credit - 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three years of English. By Special Placement Only
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This course is designed to be of high interest level to the non-college bound student and advances the groundwork established in the past three years. The course focuses on the essentials of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking that are necessary for success in the world of work in everyday life after high school and exposes students to a wide variety of literature, both classic and contemporary. This class is team taught by a regular English teacher and LD specialist.
WORLD LITERATURE EN114
All Year – 1 credit – 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of three years of English
Fees: Paperback texts
Course Description: This course examines the rich and varied literature – both classic and contemporary - of other nations and cultures. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas and interpretations on the nature of man and his human situation. It should also help students to broaden, deepen, and clarify their own thinking and help them formulate and express these ideas through their own writings and class discussions.
CP ENGLISH 4: EN115
CLASSICAL HUMANITIES
All Year - 1 Credit - 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of three years of English
Fees: Paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: The culminating course of the College Preparatory pathway, CP English IV is meant to meet the needs of the academically oriented, seriously college-bound student. Instruction focuses on the methods of reading, analyzing and writing about classical literature that will be expected in college. The course provides the inquiring student with the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas and interpretations on the nature of man and his human situation. It should also help students to broaden, deepen and clarify their own thinking and require them to formulate and express these ideas in an organized and concrete form.
ENGLISH 4 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY) EN144
All Year – 1 credit – 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 3 (Technology Academy). See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. Acceptance into the senior level of the Academy - Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”), materials for projects, and paperback texts. Summer reading required.
Course Description: This culminating English course of the Technology Academy is designed to meet the needs of the academically oriented, college-bond student. Instruction focuses on the methods of reading, analyzing and writing about classical literature that will be expected in college. The course provides the inquiring student with the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas and interpretations on the nature of man and his human situation. Students will broaden, deepen and clarify their own thinking and be required to formulate and express their ideas in organized multi-media and traditional forms. Engaged Learning and interdisciplinary projects will be required.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND EN116
COMPOSITION
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 12
Prerequisite: B average in AC English 3 and/or teacher recommendation
Fees: Paperback texts. A. P. examination required. Summer reading required
Course Description: While teaching those skills necessary to do well on the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Exam, AP refines the knowledge and skills for thinking and decision-making. This college level course examines a wide range of American, British and world literature and requires students to write analytical papers about their readings. The class refines skills in writing, research procedures and critical reading. Teachers use open inquiry and Socratic methods. Generally, AP develops those skills necessary for college and professional success. Students who receive a 4 or 5 on the AP Exam typically receive credit for both semesters of freshman college English. Depending on the college, students are receiving from 3 to 9 hours of English credit.
ENGLISH ELECTIVE PROGRAM
The English Elective Program is designed for those students who enjoy reading and writing. Due to the highly specialized nature and/or the more mature reading and writing levels of some courses, students should select carefully from the elective options.
Students should discuss their selections with their current English teacher so that they will choose appropriately.
READING AND WRITING EN1311/EN1313
WORKSHOP
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None. Replaces a failed semester of English. It may not be used for make-up credit for a failed Reading and Writing Workshop class.
Fees: None.
Course Description: This course is designed to fulfill a one semester required English course. It may not be used more than once for that particular semester course. Students from all Learning Pathways may use this course to replace any semester of any required English course that they have failed. The course will use workshop strategies. Some keyhole essays will be required, but there will also be journals, portfolios, and creative writings. The content will not repeat any specific content of any other required English course.
Students may take this course concurrently with another required English course. Students may repeat this course to fulfill more than one semester of required English. This course may only be taken once per semester.
JOURNALISM EN117
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective - 9, 10, 11, 12 - Lab Course
Prerequisite: Requires a "C" average in previous English courses.
Fees: Partial Chicago Tribune subscription.
Helpful Courses: Yearbook, Printing, Computer Tech 1
Course Description: This course is the study of print and broadcast media with a strong emphasis on writing in news style. Students will practice skills in news, features, editorial and sports writing and also work with layout and photography. Mini-workshops will also simulate daily newspapers, television news and public relations’ staffs. This class will produce all issues of the school newspaper. Students must be interested in what is happening in and around school. May be taken a second time for elective credit. This course fulfills the fourth year English requirement.
INTRODUCTION TO YEARBOOK EN118
All Year - 1 Credit - Lab Course-Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: B average from junior high or previous high school English courses and written recommendation by current English instructor.
Fees: Three-ring notebook, writing supplies and computer disks.
Helpful Courses: Journalism, Photography, Computer Tech 1, Computer Business Applications 1 and 2, and Creative Writing.
Course Description: This course is designed to expose students to the world of publishing via the responsibility for the production of the ZBTHS yearbook, the Nor’easter. Students enrolling in this course will learn the fundamentals of layout and design, photography, editing, and marketing. Students must have competent writing skills and a sincere interest in school activities and events. Additional time after school may be required to meet plant deadlines. Students need to be responsible, frequent attendees, and self-motivating. Quarter and semester grades will be based on the student’s ability to meet deadlines and submit pages that meet established publishing standards. This course fulfills the fourth year English requirement.
ADVANCED YEARBOOK EN119
All Year - 1 Credit - Lab Course- Elective - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Must complete an application, have successfully completed a full year of Introduction to Yearbook, and have the recommendation of the current English class instructor or Yearbook instructor. Also requires a B average in previous English courses.
Fees: Three-ring notebook, writing supplies and computer disks.
Helpful Courses: Journalism, Photography, Computer Tech 1, Computer Business Applications 1 and 2, and Creative Writing.
Course Description: This course is designed for students with experience in yearbook production. It continues the study of publishing through production of the yearbook, the Nor’easter. Students will refine skills in designing page layout and writing feature stories. Students enrolling will be expected to take on the role of editor and be responsible for cohesiveness of a section in the yearbook. Students enrolling in this course must be self-motivated with the ability to work together with less experienced staff members in order to produce an accurate record of school life at ZBTHS and must be able to spend out-of-class time working on the Nor’easter. May be taken for elective credit and may be repeated for credit with the instructor’s approval. This course fulfills the fourth year English requirement.
SPEECH EN122
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective -9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
Course Description: This course meets the need of students who (1) desire a background of speech activities in anticipation of post high school studies, and/or (2) because of aptitude and interest in speech, desire further development of their oral communication abilities. Basic fundamentals of communication as well as specific techniques of group discussion, public speaking, debate and oral interpretation will be covered. Fundamentals and techniques will be applied through in-class oral presentations. This course fulfills one semester of the fourth year English requirement.
DEBATE EN125
First Semester - .50 Credit - Elective - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
Course Description: This course is for students who enjoy a challenge and wish to work in a cooperative and competitive environment. It provides opportunities for logical argumentation through formal debate and parliamentary discussion. This course also develops research skills, knowledge of parliamentary procedures, and speaking confidence. This course fulfills one semester of the fourth year English requirement.
CREATIVE WRITING EN1201/EN1203
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12 (one semester only counts toward the 4th year English requirement; may be repeated without limit for elective credit.)
Prerequisite: None
Fees: None
Course Description: This course develops an awareness of the quality of the human experience through creative writing in a writer’s workshop setting. Students will write in the genres of nonfiction personal essay, poetry, opinion pieces, flash fiction, one-act drama, and reader’s theatre. This course fulfills one semester of the fourth year English requirement.
ELL ENGLISH (BEGINNER LEVEL) EL011
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may take ELL I for two years of English credit. Coursework in ELL beyond that may only be taken for elective credit concurrently with an English course
Students may repeat this course.
Students enrolled in ELL I may also attend ELL Resource Center for credit.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: This course is designed for students for whom English is a second language and who have difficulty succeeding in regular level courses, which require proficiency in English. The course provides individualized work in language development including listening, speaking, and writing skills. It will also emphasize development of both conversational and academic vocabulary.
ELL ENGLISH (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) EL012
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may take ELL II for two years of English credit. Coursework in ELL beyond that may only be taken for elective credit concurrently with an English course.
Students may repeat this course.
Students enrolled in ELL II may also attend ELL Resource Center for credit.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: This course is designed for students for whom English is a second language and who have some proficiency in English. The course provides additional individualized work in language development including listening, speaking, and writing skills and will also emphasize development of both conversational and academic vocabulary.
ELL RESOURCE CENTER EL0911/EL0913
Either Semester - .25 Credit - Elective 9, 10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: Designed to help the individual ELL student in daily classroom work. Supplementary academic materials will be made available to students along with tutoring.
ELL MATH EL051
All Year - 1 Credit – 9
The course will meet the math requirement for freshman year.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: Designed for identified English language learners. The content is the same as mainstream freshmen math classes, but the instruction and materials are modified to meet the needs of English language learners. Students will simultaneously learn the content of the course and improve their English language skills.
ELL SCIENCE EL020
All Year - 1 Credit – 9
The course will meet the science requirement for freshman year.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: Designed for identified English language learners. The content is the same as mainstream freshmen science classes, but the instruction and materials are modified to meet the needs of English language learners. Students will simultaneously learn the content of the course and improve their English language skills.
ELL SOCIAL STUDIES EL030
All Year - 1 Credit – 9
The course will meet the social studies requirement for freshman year.
Prerequisite: Students identified through testing and teacher recommendation as English Language Learners (ELLs).
Course Description: Designed for identified English language learners. The content is the same as mainstream freshmen social studies classes, but the instruction and materials are modified to meet the needs of English language learners. Students will simultaneously learn the content of the course and improve their English language skills.
ENGLISH SEMINAR TBA
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective -10, 11, 12
Students may repeat this course once.
Prerequisite: Written teacher and Department Chair approval
Fees: To be set
Course Description: This course is designed for students wishing to obtain specialized English credit. It includes an in-depth project in the seminar area of study.
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