ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS / READING

School Year: 2023-2024  /  Number of Courses: 20

Department Overview

The Reading/Language Arts curriculum is an integrated, standards-based program, which emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. Every junior high school student is enrolled in a comprehensive Reading/Language Arts program. English Language Development courses are provided as an alternative for those students who qualify. Mainstreamed English Learner students will receive continued English language support in the comprehensive program.

 


EN700F ENGLISH 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This required course is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This integration of skills comes through the reading of selected novels, as well as poetry, short stories, and other literary and non-literary works. Writing and grammar skills are emphasized, specifically through the writing of autobiographical and fictional essays, responses to literature, persuasive compositions, research reports, and direct teaching.



EN700S ENGLISH 7
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This required course is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This integration of skills comes through the reading of selected novels, as well as poetry, short stories, and other literary and non-literary works. Writing and grammar skills are emphasized, specifically through the writing of autobiographical and fictional essays, responses to literature, persuasive compositions, research reports, and direct teaching.



EN701F ENGLISH 7 HONORS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation:


English 7 (HP) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. In this honors-level course, the exposure to a wider variety of texts provides additional opportunities for in-depth reading and writing analysis. Students enrolled in honor-level English courses are expected to be in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses in 11th/12th grade.



EN701S ENGLISH 7 HONORS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation:


English 7 (HP) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. In this honors-level course, the exposure to a wider variety of texts provides additional opportunities for in-depth reading and writing analysis. Students enrolled in honor-level English courses are expected to be in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses in 11th/12th grade.



EN800F ENGLISH 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


English 8 (P) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This integration of skills comes through the reading of selected novels, as well as poetry, short stories, and other literary and non-literary works. Writing and grammar skills are emphasized, specifically through the writing of autobiographical and fictional essays, responses to literature, persuasive compositions, and research reports, and direct teaching.



EN800S ENGLISH 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


English 8 (P) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. This integration of skills comes through the reading of selected novels, as well as poetry, short stories, and other literary and non-literary works. Writing and grammar skills are emphasized, specifically through the writing of autobiographical and fictional essays, responses to literature, persuasive compositions, and research reports, and direct teaching.



EN801F ENGLISH 8 HONORS
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


English 8 (HP) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. In this honors-level course, the exposure to a wider variety of texts provides additional opportunities for in-depth reading and writing analysis. Students enrolled in honor-level English courses are expected to be in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses in 11th/12th grade.



EN801S ENGLISH 8 HONORS
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


English 8 (HP) is an integrated, standards-based class that emphasizes the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills. In this honors-level course, the exposure to a wider variety of texts provides additional opportunities for in-depth reading and writing analysis. Students enrolled in honor-level English courses are expected to be in Advanced Placement (AP) English courses in 11th/12th grade.



EN998 ENG LANG ART ELECTIVE CREDIT
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course code number will be used to designate credits for courses not offered in the Anaheim Union High School District.



ND710F YEARBOOK
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process my be required.


Students prepare and produce the school memory book. Students learn to budget expenses, plan the book, create the layouts and artwork, and to take photographs. Students in this class also produce the eighth grade supplement.



ND710S YEARBOOK
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process my be required.


Students prepare and produce the school memory book. Students learn to budget expenses, plan the book, create the layouts and artwork, and to take photographs. Students in this class also produce the eighth grade supplement.



ND711F SCHOOL PAPER 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process may be required.


Students will be taught journalistic principles, including basic methods employed in gathering and disseminating information. Students will gain practice in performing the basic functions of copy reading, proofreading, editing, layout, organization of material, and interviewing.



ND711S SCHOOL PAPER 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process may be required.


Students will be taught journalistic principles, including basic methods employed in gathering and disseminating information. Students will gain practice in performing the basic functions of copyreading, proofreading, editing, layout, organization of material, and interviewing.



ND730 SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730F SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730Q SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730S SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND830 SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND830F SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND830S SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.