English III (Semester I)
Course Description:
English 3 is a literature survey course that navigates chronologically through the periods of
American literature from Native American oral traditions through contemporary works of poetry, fiction, drama, and
nonfiction. Each unit explores a literary movement through a unique theme. Literature of each period becomes the basis of
study for models of literary analysis and modes of rhetorical writing. Each lesson engages the student through interactive
introduction to concepts and skills, guided practice of those skills and concepts, and an assessment of the student’s
mastery. Learning activities include reading, listening, discussing, writing, completing multiple-choice games and self-check
activities, completing writing projects, and taking quizzes and exams. Units will include a combination of activities and
assessments and will culminate in either a unit exam or a unit writing project. Students will be encouraged to incorporate
media, creative expression, and research into unit projects to prepare them for life outside of the classroom in our out-ofthe-box, media-centric world.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): |
English III (Semester I) |
| 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 : 01003 |
| 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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Hone skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking.
• Apply tools for reading and understanding a wide range of texts, including non-fiction, short stories, novels, plays,
journals, biographies, poetry, and speeches from diverse sources.
• Apply analytic skills for interpreting media and texts and evaluating their effectiveness and messages.
• Apply writing experience and tools that will prepare them for the writing tasks they will encounter in college,
business, and life.
• Apply best practices for researching, interviewing, and using media.
• Apply and develop creativity, experience life from other points of view, and express opinions and ideas in their
reading and writing.
• Apply literature and media as powerful and relevant extensions of life.
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Review Conducted By:
Unit I - In the Beginning
• Section A – Sinners and Saints
• Section B – Making History
• Section C – The Play's The Thing
• Section D – Fall From Grace
Unit II - Contemplation and Argumentation
• Section A – Power of the Pen
• Section B – The Best Defense
| Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
Random Draw Date |
Enrollment Drop Date |
Course Starts |
Course Ends |
# of Seats |
Course Fee |
Potential Additional Costs |
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Open Entry / Open Exit |
08/01/2024 |
07/31/2025 |
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100 |
$275 |
$0 |
| Drop Policy |
Completion Policy |
Term Type |
Enrollment Opens |
Enrollment Ends |
| Full refund when withdrawn within 14 days of enrollment. |
EdisonLearning Instructional Support Staff provide instructional feedback on all teacher-graded assignments. Grades are submitted upon course part completion or upon request from the student’s Advisor. |
Open Entry / Open Exit |
08/01/2024 |
07/31/2025 |
Students can contact their online instructor as needed. Online instructors have posted office hours, and provide contact information.
