English III Foundations (Semester 1)

Course Description:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." ~ Declaration of Independence This course explores American literature and the pursuit of the American Dream. Students will examine the roots of American literature in religion and faith, relive a revolution of rebellion and conformity, redefine truth and human potential, and develop a deeper sense of self. Through an exploration of classic American themes and ideals, students will deepen their awareness of political and social influences that have shaped American culture as it is known today. Selections of literature range from poetry and fiction (short stories, novellas, drama) to nonfiction (speeches, sermons, letters, journals, news articles). Not only will students think about literature and its connection to their lives--they will also learn to question the beliefs and ideas that have informed American literature throughout the country’s sometimes harmonious, sometimes volatile history.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): English III Foundations (Semester 1)
Course Title (NCES SCED) : English/Language Arts III (11th grade)
Course Provider : Genesee ISD
Content Provided By : Fuel Education LLC
Online Instructor Provided By : Fuel Education LLC
Standards Addressed : Common Core State Standards
Academic Terms : Open Entry / Open Exit
NCES SCED Code :
Subject Area : English Language and Literature
Course Identifier : English/Language Arts III (11th grade)
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 2

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Enrollment Website : https://www.gennet.us
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 810-591-4401

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Explore Puritanism, Transcendentalism, and other literary periods framing the work of American writers. Use reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to understand a variety of texts, including biographical sketches, fiction, poetry, speeches, and diary entries. Understand how language, historical events, literary periods, personal perception, and cultural context shape the meaning of a text Make connections between life and literature, explore identity, and ponder intriguing philosophical questions through analytical reading, questioning, listening and writing Understand and apply the steps to clear, logical writing (prewriting, drafting, and revising) to compose a variety of texts, including fiction, expository essays, persuasive essays, and autobiographical pieces for authentic audiences Evaluate both fiction and nonfiction literary works by writing a literary analysis, an interpretive essay, or an evaluative essay. Prepare multimedia presentations that demonstrate knowledge of visual design, technology and audience awareness. Recognize vocabulary words and know how to find the meaning of unfamiliar words. Speak and introduce relevant, facilitating information, ideas and opinions in discussions and formal speech situations. Understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the features of informational texts and documents in a variety of academic areas. Adjust stress, volume and inflection to provide emphasis to ideas or influence audience during informal discussion. Explore a range of sources (primary and secondary) and expert opinions including interviews with experts. Develop an argument that uses the most effective format for purpose and audience, address readers'/listeners' problems, uses convincing, properly cited evidence and clearly states a position using rhetorical strategies. Create a persuasive text that accurately and honestly addresses multiple perspectives by using language and rhetorical devices and accurately documented, valid, reliable primary and secondary sources. Write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Identify and advance a clear thesis statement or controlling idea with the intent of affecting the attitudes or actions of a specific audience. Utilize a variety of methods to advance the argument such as facts, expert opinions, quotations or expressions of widely held beliefs. Use a variety of formatting techniques (headings, graphics) and graphic organizers (outlines, lists, visuals) to aid reader understanding. Learn new vocabulary and recognize vocabulary words and know how to find the meaning of words the students don't understand; infer word meaning through the identification and analysis of analogies and other word relationships; identify and understand key vocabulary used in contemporary informational texts; determine the meaning of grade-level technical academic English words in multiple content areas. Use and understand a variety of media, and evaluate the quality of material. Evaluate the objectivity of coverage of the same event in various types of media. Evaluate how messages presented in contemporary media reflect social and cultural views in ways different from traditional texts. Evaluate the role of media as well as various texts. Create a multi-media presentation that demonstrates an understanding of a specific topic or issue, or teaches others about it. Produce a multimedia presentation with graphics, images, and sound that appeals to a specific audience and synthesizes information from multiple points of view. Use a variety of sentence structures to add interest to a presentation, and edit writing using the conventions of language. Demonstrate consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used. Synthesize information, ideas and opinions to determine relevancy. Distinguish between essential and nonessential information, and fact and opinion. Identify and analyze the structure of contemporary informational texts. Write an analysis of an author’s use of stylistic or rhetorical devices. Provide textual evidence, direct quotations, to support analysis of text. Use stylistic aspects of composition effectively, including sentence variety. Become familiar with employment-related documents. Anticipate questions and gather resources needed to respond. Maintain a record of resources. Write a personal résumé and other work-related documents. Listen responsively to a speaker and acknowledge the contributions of others. Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations. Use appropriate organizational structures supported by facts and details. Translate (from text to graphic or from graphic to text) complex factual, quantitative, or technical information. Analyze the structure of informational materials. Select and refine a topic for research and locate information using appropriate sources and strategies. Select sources appropriate to the breadth and depth of the research. Organize and write a report based on research, including effective introductions, conclusions and paragraphs. Revise drafts to clarify meaning and achieve specific rhetorical purposes; improve style, word choice and sentence variety; in response to feedback. Edit, proofread, and publish final drafts.

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Review Conducted By: Fuel Education LLC
Date of Review: 07/08/2014

Unit 1: The American Dream
Daring to Dream
Skepticism and Belief in the American Dream
Religion and Faith
Language and Thought

Unit 2: Reflections in American Literature
The Freedom to Dream
The Freedom to Choose
The Chains of Freedom
The Path to Enlightenment

Unit 3: Poetry in America
Freedom Beyond the Age of Reason
Self-Knowledge and Identity
Innocence and Experience: Defining the Self
The Romantic American Identity

Unit 4: Drama and the American Dream
The Reality of the American Dream
The American Dream: Choice or Obligation
Choice, Obligation and Responsibility
Reality of the American Dream Revisited

Unit 5: My Country, Myself
Equality and Integrity of Dreams
The Truth and Appearance of Dreams
The American Dream: Material or Immaterial
Presenting Your American Literature Newsletter
Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024 100 $270 $0
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024 100 $275 $0
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024 100 $300 $0
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Enrollments earning 60% or more of the total course points are considered course completions and will be charged the final 20% payment. Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024
K-5: Extensions are not available. 6-12: 4-week extensions are available for $50 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 18-week enrollment). 6-12: 2-week extensions are available for $25 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 9-week enrollment). Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024
Students can contact their online instructor as needed. Online instructors have posted office hours, and provide contact information.
School Year Enrollment Count Pass Count Completion Rate Notes
19-20 0 0 0.0%
14-15 5 3 60.0%
13-14 9 0 0.0% Enrollment data include all enrollments (21f and non-21f) for the Spring and Summer 2013-14 school year.