This two-semester, six college-credit writing intensive sequence features a fall semester course in argumentation, which is essential to leadership communication skills. It is followed by a spring semester topics course, which furthers students’ writing in their application of rhetorical skill by analyzing texts related to American identities. Over the two courses, students will research and…

This course integrates oral and written conventions, listening and speaking skills, and composition. It develops and strengthens speaking and writing skills through both oral and written practice, including the integration of grammar and spelling skills within the writing process. Writing skills are developed through the use of mentor texts and through writing instruction that addresses…

This course integrates the study of literature, reading analysis and response, vocabulary development, media literacy, listening and speaking skills, and research. Students will develop more complex reading skills by analyzing a variety of literature genres, including fiction, expository, literary nonfiction, drama, poetry, persuasive, procedural, and various forms of media. This course should be taken with…

Advanced English 7 will focus on the same TEKS prescribed by the State of Texas for the grade level but will emphasize the advanced application of writing skills (e.g., oral and written conventions, the writing process, implementation of genre characteristics) across various genres and increased text complexity. Students will be challenged to become critical thinkers…

Advanced Reading 7 will focus on the same TEKS prescribed by the State of Texas for the grade level but will emphasize the advanced application of reading skills in increasingly complex texts across a variety of genres. Students will be challenged to become critical thinkers through analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of higher-order thinking with instruction…

This course integrates the teaching of English 7 ( LA7200) and Reading 7 (LA7210) for campuses not offering separate courses. This course integrates the study of writing and reading skills. Students will develop more complex reading skills by analyzing a variety of text genres and forms of media while simultaneously enhancing their proficiency using writing…

Advanced English & Reading 7 will focus on the same TEKS prescribed by the State of Texas for the grade level but will emphasize the advanced application of reading and writing skills in increasingly complex texts across a variety of genres as well as in various original compositions and responses to text. Students will be…

Objectives and expectations mirror those of English Grade 7 with the addition of foundational language development expectations. Course content is adapted and scaffolded as appropriate for English learners (ELs) proficiency levels using the ELLA TEKS. The course focuses on the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking through the seven integrated strands of…

This course integrates oral and written conventions, listening and speaking skills, and composition, and integrates the study of literature, reading analysis and response, vocabulary development, media literacy, listening and speaking skills and research. It develops and strengthens speaking and writing skills through both oral and written practice, including the integration of grammar and spelling skills…

Advanced English & Reading 8 will focus on the same TEKS prescribed by the State of Texas for the grade level but will emphasize the advanced application of reading and writing skills in increasingly complex texts across a variety of genres as well as in various original compositions and responses to text. Students will be…