2023-2024 Course Guide
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English CoursesAll East Brunswick students are required to take English every year from grades 7-12. Seventh grade students must take English 7 or English 7 Honors. Eighth grade students must take English 8 or English 8 Honors. Ninth grade students must take English 9 or English 9 Honors.
Each of the required courses emphasizes the major strands of the language arts:
- Reading—analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of significant works of literature.
- Writing—emphasis on expository writing in a variety of modes for a variety of audiences.
- Speaking—large and small group discussion, individual presentations.
- Listening—active and purposeful engagement.
- Viewing—utilization of media literacy.
- Skills—research skills and application, vocabulary development, grammar/syntax/usage, study skills.
It is strongly recommended that all students enroll in those courses that will optimize the development of lifelong communication skills and the opportunity for further education.
English Courses
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2016 - English 7
Grade 7 | Credits: 10
English 7 provides a comprehensive, in-depth range of balanced literacy experiences in reading and writing. Students write narrative, argument, and informational pieces across the year. Students work in book clubs and through independent reading to build their literary and informational reading skills, while also strengthening their ability to complete research and report on a topic. The course provides students with two opportunities to engage in book clubs with their peers around genre specific books, along with daily opportunities for collaboration and discussion with peers around curricular content.
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2017 - English 7 H
Grade 7 | Credits: 10 | Prerequisites will determine placement into course
English 7 Honors provides instruction and activities at a faster pace and with increased depths. In this course, organized by units of study related to literary genres and styles of writing, students engage in an in-depth range of balanced literacy experiences in reading and writing. Students write narrative, argument, and informational pieces across the year. Students work in book clubs and through independent reading to build their literary and informational reading skills, while also strenghtening their ability to complete research and report on a topic. The course provides students with two opportunities to engage in book clubs with their peers around genre specific books, along with daily opportunities for collaboration and discussion with peers around curricular content.
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2010 - English 8
Grade 8 | Credits: 5
English 8 provides a comprehensive, in-depth range of language experiences for students in literature and in writing. Students read short and full-length works categorized by literary genre and relate to their own lives and/or other literature that they have read. Writing assignments are based on class reading, instruction and discussion. Students participate in small and large group discussion. They receive significant instruction in reading, writing, research and vocabulary skills. Over the course of the year, students will be expected to complete short mini-research simulations and read independently both in class and at home. This course will prepare students for the state mandated exam, which measures performance relative to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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2012 - English 8 H
Grade 8 | Credits: 5 | Prerequisites will determine placement into course
English 8 Honors provides instruction and activities at a faster pace and with increased depth. In this course, organized by literary genre, students explore short and full-length works. Students develop skills in literary analysis, especially in recognizing the characteristics of each genre and the effects of those characteristics on the works studied. Reflecting a variety of writing modes, writing assignments are based on the readings and on students' experiences. Students participate in small and large group discussion. They receive significant instruction in reading, writing, research, and vocabulary skills. Honors students should be self-motivated and driven to set and meet their own deadlines. Over the course of the year, students will be expected to complete several short mini-research simulations and read independently both in class and at home. This course will prepare students for the state mandated exam, which measures performance relative to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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2015 - English 9
Grade 9 | Credits: 5
English 9 provides broad experiences for students in writing and in literature. Students read a wide range of short and full-length works, representing a variety of literary genres. They apply their understandings of their reading to personal experiences. Writing assignments are based on class reading, instruction, and discussion. Students participate in small and large group discussion. They receive significant instruction in reading, writing, research, and vocabulary skills. This course will prepare students for the state mandated exam, which measures performance relative to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Research tasks and independent reading are course requirements.Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements
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2014 - English 9 H
Grade 9 | Credits: 5 | Prerequisites will determine placement into course
English 9 Honors follows the English 8 Honors program, providing instruction at a faster pace and with increased depth. Organized by literary genre, the course explores short and full-length works of literary merit. Students develop skills in literary analysis, especially in recognizing the characteristics of each genre and the effect of those characteristics on the meaning of specific works. Writing assignments are based on the literature and reflect a variety of modes and audience requirements. Students participate in small and large group discussion. They receive significant instruction in reading, writing, research, and vocabulary skills. This course will prepare students for the state mandated exam, which measures performance relative to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Research tasks and independent reading are course requirements.Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements