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FRESHMAN ENGLISH will stress the correlation of language skills: reading, writing and oral communication. Units will include vocabulary, language usage, writing, speaking and listening skills, and literature.

112 English 9 - Phase 2 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.00
This Freshman English program will relate writing to a general survey of literature. Writing skills and reading strategies will be emphasized.

111 CP/English 9 - Phase 1 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.05
This Freshman English course will emphasize writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills related to literature. A survey of literature will emphasize a short story unit as well as some mythology, poetry, and novels.

110 Honors English 9 - Phase 0 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.10
This Freshman English class will challenge students by stressing writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills in relation to literature. Included in this study will be a unit on mythology as well as a general survey of literature including poetry, drama, short story, and novels. Expository writing will be introduced.

SOPHOMORE ENGLISH will correlate with Western Civilization as much as possible.

122 English 10 - Phase 2 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.00
World literature will be studied in this phase. Writing will stress good sentence structure, organization and development of concepts. Vocabulary, research and reports --- both oral and written --- are included.

121 CP/English 10 - Phase 1 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.05
This course is designed to orient the student to the evaluation and interpretation of world literature relating to history. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of composition skills through the usual basic grammar text and a communication unit. To augment vocabulary skills, weekly vocabulary lessons are included. Reports, research, and outside reading are expected in conjunction with each unit. Theme writing will stress development of good sentence structure and the three-part essay.

120 Honors English 10 - Phase 0 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.10
The Sophomore Phase 0 English course consists of a survey of grammar, composition, vocabulary and world literature. Outside readings, both fiction and non-fiction, are a required part of the course. Research skills are taught and expository writing is further developed.

JUNIOR ENGLISH will relate to U.S. History as much as possible with a survey of American Literature.

132 English 11 - Phase 2 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.00
The Junior 2 groups will include a review of vocabulary, grammar and composition. A survey of American literature with emphasis on specific literary styles such as fiction, non-fiction and drama will be included. Writing and research are also important in this class.

131 CP/English 11 - Phase 1 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.05
The Junior 1 groups will include a review of vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehensive skills. A survey of American Literature will be a study of literature as it relates to American History. A research paper is required as are writing assignments particularly related to literature.

130 Honors English 11 - Phase 0 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.10
The Junior 0 group will include a review of vocabulary and grammar with a focus on specific composition skills. A special emphasis will be placed on American literature ranging from Bradford to 20th century authors. Plays, poetry, essays, and short stories will be studied. Major novels will also be explored. A research paper is required.

SENIOR ENGLISH provides a survey of English literature related to some world authors.

142 English 12 - Phase 2 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.00
Senior 2 course will stress composition skills. A survey of English and world authors will stress an in-depth approach to various literary styles including fiction, poetry and drama. Short stories will be emphasized. Research skills are taught, and a number of writing skills are explored.

141 English 12 - Phase 1 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.05
Senior 1 course will stress composition skills in the following areas: description, poetry, expository and creative writing. The literature program will include an in-depth study of some world writers and provide a survey of English literature. A research paper is required.

140 Honors English 12 - Phase 0 - Credit 1
Class Rank Value: 1.10
The Senior 0 course will stress composition skills in the following areas: expository, narrative and descriptive writing. A full-length research paper is a course requirement. Literature consists of a survey of English fiction, poetry, drama, short stories, and the non-fiction of world writers such as Dumas, Shakespeare, and Wilde. Writing and literature will be correlated.

144 AP English - Credit 1
Seniors only with permission of instructor; minimum of 89 average in Jr. Honors English
Class Rank Value: 1.15
AP Literature and Composition is designed for seniors who wish to be challenged in their study of English and who intend to take the AP test for possible college credit. Summer reading is encouraged. This is a college-level lit course with a heavy emphasis on expository writing and in-depth analysis. All students will be required to purchase their textbook and must take the Advanced Placement test in May.

173 Introduction to Drama - (S) - Credit ½
Sophomores, juniors and seniors only
Class Rank Value: 1.05
The overall objective of this course is to provide a variety of exploratory dramatic experiences designed to acquaint the student with the nature of “the stage” and to foster an appreciation of the dramatic art. The course will contain the following: projection, general voice control, stage movement, gestures, blocking, set design, basic make-up techniques, dramatic theory, improvisation, play readings, script writing, vocal expression, oral interpretation, mime, and character analysis. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation.

175 Creative Writing - (S) - Credit ½
Juniors and seniors only or sophomores by permission of instructor
Class Rank Value: 1.05
Creative writing is a half-year elective that is designed for students who want to develop writing skills in poetry, short story, and play writing. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation.

176 Yearbook - (Y) - Credit 1
Juniors and seniors only
Class Rank Value: 1.05
A full-year elective for students who would like an authentic publishing experience. Students will create a Winslow High School yearbook using journalism, photography and graphic design. They will also be actively involved in the business aspects of the process: selling advertisements, yearbooks, fundraising, and keeping financial records. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation.

193 Speech/Oral Interpretation - (S) - Credit ½
Juniors and Seniors only
Class Rank Value: 1.05
This semester course will focus on public speaking and the analysis of public speakers. Students will participate in projects involving persuasive advertising, technical speaking, interviewing, debating, skill teaching, and more. We will analyze speeches given by notable politicians, actors, etc. There will be an emphasis on persuasive speech, as students study the roots of classic rhetoric, and deliver their own presentations. A willingness to participate verbally is a MUST for this course. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation.

102 English Language Learner English Course – Credit 1
English Language Learner (ELLs) only
Class Rank Value: 1.00
ESL English offers a combination of English language acquisition and literature exploration for students who have recently arrived in the United States and have a beginning English Proficiency Level. This course will introduce students to the grammatical structures of English, basic and intermediate vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. Students in ESL English will also develop skills in sentence, paragraph, and essay formation. In addition, students will read and respond to a variety of novels, short stories, and plays. Readings will be offered in a variety of forms (native language, leveled readers, recorded books and original English text). The instructor will introduce useful strategies which will accelerate English Language Learners progress. Students who complete this course will be further prepared to participate in other high school academic courses.

101 English Language Learner Seminar – Credit 1
English Language Learner (ELLs) only
Class Rank Value: 1.00
The English as a Second Language Seminar focuses on preparing students in the academic skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar and vocabulary expansion. Students will have the opportunity to learn and use a variety of learning and reading strategies throughout the course. Students also practice skills which will enhance their proficiency in communicating in a variety of social, academic and employment situations. Students in this course will build their English language proficiency in linguistic complexity, language control, as well as vocabulary, through content-focused, meaning-centered activities which naturally integrate all domains of communication.

118 Read 180 – Credits 2
This class meets a full block everyday
Class Rank Value: 1.00
Read 180 is a comprehensive reading program designed to elevate Lexile scores. Students participating in this course receive instruction in whole group and small group settings. Individual reading, rBook instruction, and integrated topic software are the three elements of Read 180. Students with reading Lexiles below 1000 are recommended for this program.




Departments Faculty Art Business Education Computer Science Drafting and Design English Foreign Languages Health & Wellness Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Science Special Services Mid-Maine Technical Center	Link to the Program of Studies for recent updates. FRESHMAN ENGLISH will stress the correlation of language skills: reading, writing and oral communication. Units will include vocabulary, language usage, writing, speaking and listening skills, and literature. 112 English 9 - Phase 2 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.00 This Freshman English program will relate writing to a general survey of literature. Writing skills and reading strategies will be emphasized. 111 CP/English 9 - Phase 1 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.05 This Freshman English course will emphasize writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills related to literature. A survey of literature will emphasize a short story unit as well as some mythology, poetry, and novels. 110 Honors English 9 - Phase 0 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.10 This Freshman English class will challenge students by stressing writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills in relation to literature. Included in this study will be a unit on mythology as well as a general survey of literature including poetry, drama, short story, and novels. Expository writing will be introduced. SOPHOMORE ENGLISH will correlate with Western Civilization as much as possible. 122 English 10 - Phase 2 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.00 World literature will be studied in this phase. Writing will stress good sentence structure, organization and development of concepts. Vocabulary, research and reports --- both oral and written --- are included. 121 CP/English 10 - Phase 1 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.05 This course is designed to orient the student to the evaluation and interpretation of world literature relating to history. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of composition skills through the usual basic grammar text and a communication unit. To augment vocabulary skills, weekly vocabulary lessons are included. Reports, research, and outside reading are expected in conjunction with each unit. Theme writing will stress development of good sentence structure and the three-part essay. 120 Honors English 10 - Phase 0 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.10 The Sophomore Phase 0 English course consists of a survey of grammar, composition, vocabulary and world literature. Outside readings, both fiction and non-fiction, are a required part of the course. Research skills are taught and expository writing is further developed. JUNIOR ENGLISH will relate to U.S. History as much as possible with a survey of American Literature. 132 English 11 - Phase 2 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.00 The Junior 2 groups will include a review of vocabulary, grammar and composition. A survey of American literature with emphasis on specific literary styles such as fiction, non-fiction and drama will be included. Writing and research are also important in this class. 131 CP/English 11 - Phase 1 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.05 The Junior 1 groups will include a review of vocabulary, grammar, composition and comprehensive skills. A survey of American Literature will be a study of literature as it relates to American History. A research paper is required as are writing assignments particularly related to literature. 130 Honors English 11 - Phase 0 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.10 The Junior 0 group will include a review of vocabulary and grammar with a focus on specific composition skills. A special emphasis will be placed on American literature ranging from Bradford to 20th century authors. Plays, poetry, essays, and short stories will be studied. Major novels will also be explored. A research paper is required. SENIOR ENGLISH provides a survey of English literature related to some world authors. 142 English 12 - Phase 2 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.00 Senior 2 course will stress composition skills. A survey of English and world authors will stress an in-depth approach to various literary styles including fiction, poetry and drama. Short stories will be emphasized. Research skills are taught, and a number of writing skills are explored. 141 English 12 - Phase 1 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.05 Senior 1 course will stress composition skills in the following areas: description, poetry, expository and creative writing. The literature program will include an in-depth study of some world writers and provide a survey of English literature. A research paper is required. 140 Honors English 12 - Phase 0 - Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.10 The Senior 0 course will stress composition skills in the following areas: expository, narrative and descriptive writing. A full-length research paper is a course requirement. Literature consists of a survey of English fiction, poetry, drama, short stories, and the non-fiction of world writers such as Dumas, Shakespeare, and Wilde. Writing and literature will be correlated. 144 AP English - Credit 1 Seniors only with permission of instructor; minimum of 89 average in Jr. Honors English Class Rank Value: 1.15 AP Literature and Composition is designed for seniors who wish to be challenged in their study of English and who intend to take the AP test for possible college credit. Summer reading is encouraged. This is a college-level lit course with a heavy emphasis on expository writing and in-depth analysis. All students will be required to purchase their textbook and must take the Advanced Placement test in May. 173 Introduction to Drama - (S) - Credit ½ Sophomores, juniors and seniors only Class Rank Value: 1.05 The overall objective of this course is to provide a variety of exploratory dramatic experiences designed to acquaint the student with the nature of “the stage” and to foster an appreciation of the dramatic art. The course will contain the following: projection, general voice control, stage movement, gestures, blocking, set design, basic make-up techniques, dramatic theory, improvisation, play readings, script writing, vocal expression, oral interpretation, mime, and character analysis. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 175 Creative Writing - (S) - Credit ½ Juniors and seniors only or sophomores by permission of instructor Class Rank Value: 1.05 Creative writing is a half-year elective that is designed for students who want to develop writing skills in poetry, short story, and play writing. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 176 Yearbook - (Y) - Credit 1 Juniors and seniors only Class Rank Value: 1.05 A full-year elective for students who would like an authentic publishing experience. Students will create a Winslow High School yearbook using journalism, photography and graphic design. They will also be actively involved in the business aspects of the process: selling advertisements, yearbooks, fundraising, and keeping financial records. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 193 Speech/Oral Interpretation - (S) - Credit ½ Juniors and Seniors only Class Rank Value: 1.05 This semester course will focus on public speaking and the analysis of public speakers. Students will participate in projects involving persuasive advertising, technical speaking, interviewing, debating, skill teaching, and more. We will analyze speeches given by notable politicians, actors, etc. There will be an emphasis on persuasive speech, as students study the roots of classic rhetoric, and deliver their own presentations. A willingness to participate verbally is a MUST for this course. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 102 English Language Learner English Course – Credit 1 English Language Learner (ELLs) only Class Rank Value: 1.00 ESL English offers a combination of English language acquisition and literature exploration for students who have recently arrived in the United States and have a beginning English Proficiency Level. This course will introduce students to the grammatical structures of English, basic and intermediate vocabulary, and pronunciation skills. Students in ESL English will also develop skills in sentence, paragraph, and essay formation. In addition, students will read and respond to a variety of novels, short stories, and plays. Readings will be offered in a variety of forms (native language, leveled readers, recorded books and original English text). The instructor will introduce useful strategies which will accelerate English Language Learners progress. Students who complete this course will be further prepared to participate in other high school academic courses. 101 English Language Learner Seminar – Credit 1 English Language Learner (ELLs) only Class Rank Value: 1.00 The English as a Second Language Seminar focuses on preparing students in the academic skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar and vocabulary expansion. Students will have the opportunity to learn and use a variety of learning and reading strategies throughout the course. Students also practice skills which will enhance their proficiency in communicating in a variety of social, academic and employment situations. Students in this course will build their English language proficiency in linguistic complexity, language control, as well as vocabulary, through content-focused, meaning-centered activities which naturally integrate all domains of communication. 118 Read 180 – Credits 2 This class meets a full block everyday Class Rank Value: 1.00 Read 180 is a comprehensive reading program designed to elevate Lexile scores. Students participating in this course receive instruction in whole group and small group settings. Individual reading, rBook instruction, and integrated topic software are the three elements of Read 180. Students with reading Lexiles below 1000 are recommended for this program.
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