Communication Arts

  • The Communication Arts Division of Yorkville High School believes that the ability to communicate is one of the most essential skills for success beyond high school. In order to do so effectively, one must be able to read for both understanding and inference, write for diverse purposes, speak in a variety of situations, and listen actively. In each required English class, all four of these skills are addressed according to Common Core standards and stressed through reading, writing, discussion, classroom activities, and formative and summative assessments.

     

     

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    Grade Level

    Recommended Prerequisite

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    English I or English I Honors:
    Survey of Literature & Introduction to Composition

    9

    None
    (teacher recommendation for honors)

    English II ot English II Honors: Comparative Literature & Composition

    10

    English I
    (teacher recommendation for honors)

    English III: American Literature & Composition

    11

    English II

    English IV: Capstone Seminar
    (This is a one semester course; students must also pass an English elective)

    12

    English III

     

     

     

     

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    L
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    H

    II
    &
    IV

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    *AP English Language & Composition

    11,12

    English II/teacher recommendation

    *AP English Literature & Composition

    11,12

    English II/teacher recommendation

    English 101/102
    First Year Composition (Dual Credit)

    12

    According to current Waubonsee Community College requirements

    C or better in English 101 required for continuation in English 102

    Transitional English

    12

    English III
     

     

     

     


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    Adventure Literature

    12

    None

    British Literature

    12

    None

    Creative Writing

    11,12

    None

    Film as Literature

    11,12

    None

    Introduction to Philosophy

    11,12

    None

    Journalism & Publication Production

    11,12

    None

    Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature

    10,11,12

    None

     

     

     

     

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    Theater Arts

    (This course earns a graduation credit but does not fulfill an English credit.)

    9,10,11,12

    None