FACULTY
Mrs. Jeri Grady
Department chairperson, Pre-AP English I, English III, Pre-AP English III
Contact: jgrady@saviochs.org
Mrs. Pamela Otten
English I, Pre-AP English II, English IV, Honors English IV
Contact: potten@saviochs.org
Ms. Clare Perkins
English I, Pre-AP English I, English II, Pre-AP English II
Contact: cperkins@saviochs.org
MISSION
The mission is to create in each student the desire to be a smart person and a good person. It is designed with the understanding that the careful integration of Catholic doctrine and the examination of complex real world issues create the wisdom and discernment necessary for true Catholic servant leadership. The teacher’s responsibility is to help form Christian words to the inevitable tough questions every young person will raise and to inspire in each student the understanding that human stories are beautiful fragments of the mysterious Divine Story.
2011 English Summer Study Schedule
Savio Reading List 2011-2012
Incoming English Writing Sample Information and Rubric
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COURSES
EN 101 | English I: Fundamentals of Literature, Composition and Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
Please see the Savio website for Incoming Freshmen Expectations concerning Grammar, Usage and Mechanics.
English I focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. Students write an assortment of compositions, such as expository, argumentative, personal, and descriptive. The literary focus is multi-faceted, focusing mostly on basic genres and literary terms and culminating in a literary text analysis in the second semester. A work by Shakespeare and the reading of miscellaneous world novels are additional points of interest.
EN 102 | Pre-AP English I: Fund. of Literature, Composition Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Mastery of grammar, usage and mechanics, in particular the ability to write coherent sentences with no fragments, run-ons and comma splices. Please see the Savio website for Incoming Freshmen Expectations.
English I Pre-AP focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. Students write an assortment of compositions, such as expository, argumentative, personal, and descriptive. The literary focus is multi-faceted, focusing mostly on basic genres and literary terms and culminating in a literary text analysis in the second semester. A work by Shakespeare and the reading of miscellaneous world novels are additional points of interest. Students will be required to produce more academic work, such as supplemental vocabulary knowledge, essays, and book readings, than the Accelerated class.
EN 201 | English II: World Literature and Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
English II focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus spans from the Greco-Roman era to contemporary European time. Literary study culminates in a literary text analysis in the second semester. A work by Shakespeare and the reading of miscellaneous world novels are additional points of interest.
EN 202 | Pre-AP English II: World Literature and Advanced Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Freshman Pre-AP Course and recommendation of teacher; grade of A in Freshman Course and recommendation of teacher.
Pre-AP English II focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus spans from the Greco-Roman era to contemporary European time. One new major literary essay is mastered: Literary Text Comparison-Contrast Analysis. Literary study culminates in a literary comparison-contrast text analysis in the second semester. A work by Shakespeare and the reading of miscellaneous world novels are additional points of interest. Students will be required to produce more academic work, such as supplemental vocabulary knowledge, essays, and book readings, than the Accelerated class.
EN 301 | English III: American Literature and Advanced Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
English III focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus is on American writers and their works. One new major literary essay is mastered: Literary Text Comparison-Contrast Analysis. Literary study culminates in a literary comparison-contrast text analysis in the second semester. The reading of miscellaneous world novels is an additional point of interest. College preparation, including resume and admissions essay writing and SAT preparation, is encouraged.
EN 302 | Pre-AP English III: American Lit. & Advanced Literary Text Analysis (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Sophomore Pre-AP Course and recommendation of teacher; grade of A in Sophomore Course and recommendation of teacher.
Pre-AP English III focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus is on American writers and their works. The new major literary essay introduced is an analysis of multiple works from either 1) the same literary time period, or 2) some theme that runs through American literature. Literary study culminates in a literary text analysis in the second semester. The reading of miscellaneous world novels is an additional point of interest. College preparation, including resume and admissions essay writing and SAT preparation, is encouraged. Students will be required to produce more academic work, such as supplemental vocabulary knowledge, essays, and book readings, than the Accelerated class.
EN 401 | English IV: World Novels and Literary Schools of Thought (1.0 credit)
English IV focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus is on world novelists and their works. Literary study culminates in a literary text analysis in the second semester. College preparation, including resume and admissions essay writing and SAT preparation, is encouraged.
EN 402 | Pre-AP English IV: World Novels and Literary Schools of Thought (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Junior Pre-AP Course and recommendation of teacher; grade of A in Junior Course and recommendation of teacher.
Pre-AP English IV focuses on the dynamics of language, both oral and written, as an integral part of literary study and composition. The literary focus is on world novelists and their works. Literary study culminates in a literary text analysis in the second semester. College preparation, including resume and admissions essay writing and SAT preparation, is encouraged. Students will be required to produce more academic work, such as supplemental vocabulary knowledge, essays, and book readings, than the Accelerated class.
ENGLISH ELECTIVE OPTIONS
EN 411 | Creative Writing (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to juniors and seniors only. Grade of A or B in English courses to date.
Introduction to the principles and techniques of creative writing aimed at developing the creative process. Includes reading and writing exercises in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for contests. Critical evaluation of original works by teacher and peers.
