Nevada Union High School

Course Description

English 1H

This course is designed to challenge and enrich the levels of understanding of students identified for their superior level of English skills, critical thought and selfmotivation. Students concentrate on development of multi-paragraph themes and detailed analysis of world literature. Students do not receive an extra grade point for grades earned in this course. Students not receiving a “B” or better at the semester may be moved to the regular English 1 class.

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs):

Skills tied to ELOs: This course will focux on mastery of the following skills:

Learning to be a strong reader through close, critical reading
Learning to communicate through writing that is claim based, evidence backed, and analytical
Learning to have academic conversations in a variety of situations both formal and informal
Learning to orally present thoughts and ideas

Essential Learning Outcomes tied to these skills based on the California State Common Core Standards*

Reading RI 9.1
Reading RL 9.1
Writing W 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4
Speaking and Listening SL 9.1
Speaking and Listening SL 9.4
*For a description of these standards, visit the common core website.

Course Syllabus

Kristina Knox kknox@njuhsd.com 530.273.4431 x2219

Grade Levels: 9

2 Semesters - No repetition for Credit

Prerequisites

None

Nevada Union High School

Shaping Experiences Today, Guaranteeing Success Tomorrow

Course Description

English 1H

Grade Levels: 9

Prerequisites

Nevada Union High School

Shaping Experiences Today, Guaranteeing Success Tomorrow