Welcome to the English Department at Cape Coral High School

Course Descriptions

English 1
Grade 9
10013100 1 Credit

This course provides instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials. The course includes composition instruction that focuses upon writing effective paragraphs and multi-paragraph papers, with emphasis upon all stages of the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising). Speech instruction includes formal and informal presentations. The course includes opportunities for students to evaluate mass media. Literature study includes analysis of genre. The study of language encompasses elements of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

English Honors 1
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
10013200 1 Credit

This course provides instruction in critical analysis of literary genres. Composition instruction focuses upon using the writing process in creative, logical and critical modes. Formal speaking experiences are provided. The critical skills of listening and observing are emphasized.

English Honors 1 PRE-AP
Grade 9
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
1001320P 1 Credit

The rigor of this course will prepare students for advanced placement level courses. This course provides instruction in critical analysis of literary genres. Composition instruction focuses upon using the writing process in creative, logical and critical modes. Formal speaking experiences are provided. The critical skills of listening and observing are emphasized.

English 2
Grade 10
Prerequisite: English 1
10013400 1 Credit

This course provides instruction in reading and vocabulary necessary for comprehension of printed materials. The course includes composition instruction that focuses upon the writing of essays for various purposes and audiences, using both literary and nonliterary subjects. Literature study will emphasize analysis of themes found in world literature. The study of language includes syntax, mechanics, usage and other conventions of standard written English. The study of mass media includes an analysis of propaganda and persuasion techniques.

English Honors 2
Grade 10
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
10013500 1 Credit

This course provides instruction in universal themes found in world literature, as well as the critical analysis of various genre in that literature. Composition instruction emphasizes the creative, logical and critical aspects of the writing process. Frequent practice is provided in utilizing all aspects of composition, including prewriting, drafting and revising. The study of language will include usage, mechanics, figurative language and other elements of standard written English. Formal and informal speaking opportunities will be provided. Vocabulary study focuses on verbal analogies and other items commonly found on standardized tests. Critical skills in listening and observing are emphasized.

English Honors 2 PRE-AP
Grade 10
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
1001350P 1 Credit

The rigor of this course will prepare students for advanced placement level courses. This course provides instruction in universal themes found in world literature, as well as the critical analysis of various genre in that literature. Composition instruction emphasizes the creative, logical and critical aspects of the writing process. Frequent practice is provided in utilizing all aspects of composition, including prewriting, drafting and revising. The study of language will include usage, mechanics, figurative language and other elements of standard written English. Formal and informal speaking opportunities will be provided. Vocabulary study focuses on verbal analogies and other items commonly found on standardized tests. Critical skills in listening and observing are emphasized.

English 3
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2
10013700 1 Credit

This course includes composition instruction that includes frequent practice in writing multi-paragraph papers in a variety of types of writing, including the writing of documented papers. In connection with the writing process, reference and summarizing skills will be stressed. Listening, speaking and writing assignments will also be a part of the study of American literature. This study will include the analysis of representative examples of American literary works in various genre, as they illustrate distinctive national qualities and the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. Vocabulary study will focus upon verbal analogies and other patterns commonly found on standardized tests.

English Honors 3
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 and Teacher recommendation
10013800 1 Credit

This course includes composition instruction with frequent practice in writing multi-paragraph essays in a variety of types, including the writing of documented papers. Literature study includes the written and oral analysis of American literary works representing the ethnic and cultural diversity of the American experience. The study of literature should include analysis of American dialects as reflected in the literature.

Advanced Placement English Language And Composition
Grade 11
Prerequisite: English 2 Honors and teacher recommendation with 3.0 GPA in English
10014200 1 Credit

The course provides students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones. The content includes that specified by the Advanced Placement Program.

English 4
Grade 12
Prerequisite: English 3
10014000 1 Credit

This course includes instruction in vocabulary and reading necessary for students’ comprehension of printed materials. Literature study includes the critical analysis of representative examples from British literature, as they reflect changes in the language and the development of the literary traditions of the English language. Writing experiences are structured to provide practice in real-life writing situations likely to be encountered beyond secondary school. Opportunities will be given to students for extending their speaking and listening skills.

English Honors 4
Grade 12
Prerequisite: English 3 and teacher recommendation
10014100 1 Credit

This course provides instruction in the written and oral analysis of major British literary works of various genre, in relationship to cultural influences and to the development of the literary traditions of the English language. Composition instruction will emphasize writing assignments that develop students’ abilities to analyze critically. Opportunities will also be given for students to extend speaking and listening skills. Language study should include vocabulary study and an overview of the history of the language as reflected in English literature.

Advanced Placement English Literature And Composition
Grade 12
Prerequisite: English 3 Honors and teacher recommendation with 3.0 GPA in English
10014300 1 Credit

This course includes instruction in the careful reading of literary works. Through such study, students develop their feeling for language and their understanding of the craft of writing. Students will examine individual works of literature in terms of language, characters, action, themes, structures, meanings and values. Writing assignments, while focusing upon the critical analysis of literature, will also include exercises in exposition, argument, personal narrative, and/or stories, poems or plays.

Creative Writing 1
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, A’s in previous English classes, advanced writing skills. High level computer skills are helpful.
10093200 .5 Credit

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use fundamental writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

Creative Writing 2
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1 and permission of instructor
10093300 .5 Credit

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and use fundamental writing and language skills for creative expression in a variety of literary forms. Emphasis will be on development of a personal writing style.

Great Books
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, A’s in previous English classes, advanced writing skills.
High level computer skills are helpful.
10208600 1 Credit

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature.

Journalism 1-4
Grades 9-12
10063000-10063300 .5 Credit
1006300Y 1 Credit

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of print or electronic journalistic media.

Speech 1
Grades 9-12
10073000 1 Credit

These courses provide students with an introduction to the skills and forms of both formal and informal oral communication. Major instructional areas will include forms of oral communication, techniques of group discussion, techniques of effective listening, analysis of audience and techniques of public speaking.

Sat Prep/Advanced Reading
Grades 10-12
Pre and Co-requisite: Successful completion of FCAT requirements.
Should be taken in conjunction with SAT MATH PREP class.
10083200 .5 Credit

The purpose of this course is the development of advanced reading skills for students who plan to continue their formal education after high school. Instruction includes preparation for SAT and ACT testing for college entrance.