Tabb High School English Department
Course Offerings
1130 English 9
This course focuses on oral and written communication
in the areas of computer-generated research, literary
analysis, and technical forms. Critical reading skills ,
knowledge of literaryforms, oral presentation, and
interdisciplinary approaches are incorporated into a
genre-based format in literature.
Grade 9
1 credit/year
1131 Advanced English 9
This course is designed for students who have
demonstrated ability and interest in English and helps
students prepare for the Advanced Placement test. The
course focuses on oral and written communication in the
areas of computer-generated research, literary analysis,
and technical forms. Knowledge of literary forms, oral
presentation, and interdisciplinary approaches are
incorporated into a genre-based format in literature.
Grade 9
1 weighted credit/year
Prerequisite: recommendation from previous English teacher
1140 English 10
This course stresses reading from a variety of
worldwide cultures and eras. Readings include various
literary forms as well as consumer materials. The student
uses writing for evaluation and interpretation of ideas
obtained through the readings. Small-group learning
activities are used for the student to present and
critique oral reports. In both reading and writing
activities, including research, students gather
information through the use of technology.
Grade 10
1 credit/year
Prerequisite: English 9
1141 Advanced English 10/Advanced World Lit, Composition, Grammar
This course is designed for students who have
demonstrated ability and interest in English and provide
preperation for the Advanced Placement test. The course
is designed to enhance students' perception of world
literature and language through reading and the
development of analytical oral and written expression.
Grade 10
1 weighted credit/year
Prerequisite: English 9, recommendation
1150 English 11
This course incorporates a study of American
literature with interdisciplinary aspects of United
States history. The emphasis is on written as well as
oral communication encompassingexpository, persuasive,
and technical skills. Literary analysis, research, and
technical writings are included.
Grade 11
1 credit/year
Prerequisite: English 10
1151 Advanced English 11/Advanced American Lit, Composition, Grammar
This course is designed for the students who have
demonstrated ability and interest in English and helps
students prepare for the Advanced Placement exam. The
focus of the course is a study of American literature
with interdisciplinary aspects of United States history.
Emphasis is on written as well as oral communication,
encompassing expository, persuasive, and technical
skills. Literary analysis, research, and technical
writings are included.
Grade 11
1 weighted credit/year
Prerequisite: English 10, recommendation
1160 English 12
This course presents the cultural development of
English (British) literature and literature of other
cultures by stressing major literary forms, themes, and
techniques in an interdisciplinary approach. The student
develops expository and technical writings. Comprehensive
oral presentations and research projects reflect
organizational skills, audience awareness, and
appropriate vocabulary/grammar.
Grade 12
1 credit/year
Prerequisite: English 11
1161 Advanced English 12/Advanced American Lit, Composition, Grammar
This is an advanced literature and composition course
which helps students prepare for the Advanced Placement
test. Emphasis is on the best authors from all countries.
Students taking this course are required to take the
Advanced Placement Exam. Students who do not take the AP
exam will not recieve credit for the course.
Grade 12
1 weighted credit/year
Prerequisite: English 11, recommendation