American Literature
Language Arts 11
Full Year-1 credit/unit –Required-Student may need supplemental supplies
This course provides an overview of American literature and language. Throughout the year, students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of all skills within the 11-12 grade bands of the Common Core State Standards, which requires students to demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when writing or speaking. Students must apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Students will accomplish these goals by studying examples of American literature in chronological order from Native American literature to modern selections that represent America’s cultural diversity that will include American poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, novels, and informational texts and utilizing the writing process and conventions as well as using effective communication techniques for different types of writing and audiences.
Honors Language Arts 11
Full year-1 credit/unit-Required-Upon recommendation/selection-student may need supplemental supplies
In addition to the Language Arts 11 curriculum, students in this course should expect frequent reading and writing assignments outside of class that includes, but is not limited to, a required research paper, scholarly projects, Accelerated Reader, and other classroom and independent readings. This course prepares all students for college-level reading and writing.
Dual-enrollment credit via Hocking College: ENGL 2253 (Amer. Lit. I) is also available in this class.
Must pass the placement tests required by Hocking College and follow registration procedures per the guidance office for CCP
American Literature I (ENGL 2253) is a survey course designed to introduce students to early American history (circa 1624 to 1863) as seen through the eyes of contemporary writers. Students consider how
those writers both reflect and perhaps influenced the political, social, and cultural scene on their times.
Important literary movements and genres will be analyzed through critical discussion. The course may be
organized either historically or thematically.
CCP Dual-Enrollment via Ohio University ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric
Semester class- 1 credit/unit Must pass the placement tests required by Ohio University and follow registration procedures per the guidance office for CCP
This course is Ohio University’s first-year composition course and is required for every student pursuing any major or program at the university. Being able to write effectively to communicate clearly is essential to any major.
This course will give practice in composing and revising essays that are well organized, logically coherent, and effective for their purpose and audience. This class will have both informal and formal writing along with topics from personal experience, nonfiction reading, and research material.
Full Year-1 credit/unit –Required-Student may need supplemental supplies
This course provides an overview of American literature and language. Throughout the year, students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of all skills within the 11-12 grade bands of the Common Core State Standards, which requires students to demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when writing or speaking. Students must apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Students will accomplish these goals by studying examples of American literature in chronological order from Native American literature to modern selections that represent America’s cultural diversity that will include American poetry, drama, fiction, literary nonfiction, novels, and informational texts and utilizing the writing process and conventions as well as using effective communication techniques for different types of writing and audiences.
Honors Language Arts 11
Full year-1 credit/unit-Required-Upon recommendation/selection-student may need supplemental supplies
In addition to the Language Arts 11 curriculum, students in this course should expect frequent reading and writing assignments outside of class that includes, but is not limited to, a required research paper, scholarly projects, Accelerated Reader, and other classroom and independent readings. This course prepares all students for college-level reading and writing.
Dual-enrollment credit via Hocking College: ENGL 2253 (Amer. Lit. I) is also available in this class.
Must pass the placement tests required by Hocking College and follow registration procedures per the guidance office for CCP
American Literature I (ENGL 2253) is a survey course designed to introduce students to early American history (circa 1624 to 1863) as seen through the eyes of contemporary writers. Students consider how
those writers both reflect and perhaps influenced the political, social, and cultural scene on their times.
Important literary movements and genres will be analyzed through critical discussion. The course may be
organized either historically or thematically.
CCP Dual-Enrollment via Ohio University ENG 1510 Writing and Rhetoric
Semester class- 1 credit/unit Must pass the placement tests required by Ohio University and follow registration procedures per the guidance office for CCP
This course is Ohio University’s first-year composition course and is required for every student pursuing any major or program at the university. Being able to write effectively to communicate clearly is essential to any major.
This course will give practice in composing and revising essays that are well organized, logically coherent, and effective for their purpose and audience. This class will have both informal and formal writing along with topics from personal experience, nonfiction reading, and research material.