Creative Writing
Barbara Nelson
Creative Writing - The study of Creative Writing allows high school students to improve their writing skills in English, their second language. All students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the writing process, effectively applying the conventions of usage and the mechanics of written English. Students will also improve their English levels in reading, speaking, listening comprehension along with their writing skills. Materials are adapted to the reading level of the ESL student. Students will be Limited English Proficient and on a beginning level.
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Practical Writing
Practical Writing is a state approved course for students who have acquired a moderate level of English proficiency. The course is designed to continue development of listening and speaking skills along with increasing attention to development of reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on reading comprehension and writing English sentences as well as increasing vocabulary and oral expression. Areas of study:
- Reading strategies with a variety of literature including non-fiction, short stories, plays, novels, songs, and poetry
- Literary elements: spelling and grammar vocabulary development, writing using descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive styles
- TAKS test preparation textbooks and materials used: Shining Star textbook, Penguin Reader novels, Silas Marner and The Horse Whisperer, TAKS Study Guide. The Interactive Reader
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Technical Writing
Barbara Nelson
Technical Writing - The study of technical writing allows high school students to develop skills necessary for writing persuasive and informative texts such as essays, reports, proposals, and memoranda. All students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the writing process, effectively applying the conventions of usage and the mechanics of written English. Students will also improve their English levels in reading, speaking, and listening comprehension along with their writing skills. Students will be Limited English Proficient and on an advanced level.
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Literary Genres
Allison Hibbitt
Literary Genres is a state-approved credit for graduation designed to help students improve in all areas of English language acquisition: reading, vocabulary, writing, speaking and listening – skills that benefit students in all classes. Areas of study:
- Language—Students review basic English sentence elements and structure, practice with sentence patterns and verb forms for expressing a variety of time situations.
- Reading—Reading is done silently for comprehension and aloud for pronunciation and inflection practice. Reading helps students increase vocabulary through context clues. Writing Writing skills are developed with a variety of writing assignments to practice description, spatial organization, narrative, comparison and contrast, and supporting an opinion.
- TAKS Preparation—Students receive a TAKS study guide, review the format of the test and practice the skills needed to succeed on the exam.
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Sheltered English 2
Barbara Nelson
This course continues the development of language skills, the teaching of intermediate composition skills, and an examination of literary themes and forms. The course includes study of various literary genres, short story, poetry, drama, non-fiction, and the novel. Emphasis on both semesters will be placed on vocabulary development, composition skills, critical reading and critical writing skills. Reading selections are adapted to the reading level of the students. Students in this class will be Limited English Proficient.
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Sheltered English 3
Allison Hibbitt
Sheltered English III is a state credit course for graduation which includes the study of major works of American literature such as poetry, short stories, essays, autobiography, drama and novels. Students are expected to show competency in the same skills and knowledge as those required in the non-sheltered English III classes. Areas of study:
- American literature selections
- Literary elements
- Famous American authors
- Vocabulary development including a study of root words
- Compositions including paragraphs and essays about literature
- Research paper—A literary criticism of an American short story
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Sheltered English 4
Oliver Ferenschuetz
Sheltered English 4 will help students improve their reading skills and vocabulary knowledge. Students will develop the skills needed to read and understand a variety of texts. They will also learn techniques and strategies to better understand new vocabulary. Students will work with simplified English writing of texts such as Macbeth, The Canterbury Tales and Beowulf. They will also be exposed to full versions of literary works such as The Giver and Lord of the Flies.
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Sheltered US History
Allison Morrow
Content of this required course in United States History includes significant events, issues, and problems after the period of Reconstruction, emphasizing present-day issues which have their roots in the past. This course builds upon knowledge and concepts, acquired in the first course (8th grade). The course includes historical concepts, citizenship principals and skills necessary for the study of US History.” -PISD Course Catalog. In addition, students will review concepts from the 8th grade US History course. Students must be accepted in the ESL program.
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Sheltered World History
Allison Morrow
“This course includes a survey of ancient medieval and modern times with an emphasis placed upon modern times. A background of world events will be presented to the student to help understand current events and world problems. Both Western and Non-Western areas of the world will be studied.” -PISD Course Catalog. Students must be accepted into the ESL program.
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