Content Area: English Language Arts High School Community College Percent Understanding What is Required in the Alabama Course of Study Course Title Course Title Match (ALCOS) Comments 11th Grade English English Composition 101 60% Reading Standards for Literature: Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: Successful 7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem completion of ENG 093; or a (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded While language skills are score of 42 or better on the novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets advanced beyond the middle English section of ASSET; or a the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare grades, students require continued score of 20 or better on the ACT and one play by an American dramatist.) [RL.11-12.7] assistance in analyzing and (or equivalent SAT score). 8. Demonstrate knowledge of twentieth- and interpreting advanced foundational works of American literature, informational and literary text and English Composition I provides including how two or more texts from the same period continued development in the use instruction and practice in the of conventions of Standard writing of at least six (6) extended treat similar themes or topics. [RL.11-12.9] English. compositions and the development In designing instruction to help all of analytical and critical reading Reading Standards for Informational Text: students achieve success, careful skills and basic reference and consideration should be given to documentation skills in the 16. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information addressing the individual learning composition process. English presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, needs of students. This can be Composition I may include quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a accomplished by including a instruction and practice in library question or solve a problem. [RI.11-12.7] variety of instructional strategies usage. 17. Analyze seminal United States documents of historical and such as projects, demonstrations, literary significance (e.g., Roosevelt’s Freedoms” speech, and collaborative learning groups; “Four by conducting formal and informal King’s from a Birmingham Jail”), including how they “Letter assessments to provide continual address related themes and concepts. [RI.9-10.9] feedback regarding student progress; and by utilizing all available technology for both teacher and student use. These strategies are especially important during the high school years for preparing students to experience Standards for Speaking and Listening
Content Area: English Language Arts High School Course Title Community College Course Title Percent Match Understanding What is Required in the Alabama Course of Study (ALCOS) Comments 11th Grade English Prerequisite: None While language skills are advanced beyond the middle grades, students require continued assistance in analyzing and interpreting advanced informational and literary text and continued development in the use of conventions of Standard English. In designing instruction to help all students achieve success, careful consideration should be given to addressing the individual learning needs of students. This can be accomplished by including a variety of instructional strategies such as projects, demonstrations, and collaborative learning groups; by conducting formal and informal assessments to provide continual feedback regarding student progress; and by utilizing all available technology for both teacher and student use. These strategies are especially important during the high school years for preparing students to experience English Composition 101 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 093; or a score of 42 or better on the English section of ASSET; or a score of 20 or better on the ACT (or equivalent SAT score). English Composition I provides instruction and practice in the writing of at least six (6) extended compositions and the development of analytical and critical reading skills and basic reference and documentation skills in the composition process. English Composition I may include instruction and practice in library usage. 60% Reading Standards for Literature: 7. Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.) [RL.11-12.7] 8. Demonstrate knowledge of twentieth- and foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. [RL.11-12.9] Reading Standards for Informational Text: 16. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem. [RI.11-12.7] 17. Analyze seminal United States documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech, King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”), including how they address related themes and concepts. [RI.9-10.9] Standards for Speaking and Listening