Language Support

Students enrolled in Language Support English classes have a psycho-educational evaluation and 504, SP, or CSEP plan on file with the Learning Support Program demonstrating a language-based learning disability or Language Impairment that affects written expression.

Students are encouraged to take Latin to satisfy their World Language requirement; however, individuals may also explore Spanish, ASL, French, and German.  


English 9LS (Academic) (Language Support)

C611AF/C611AS ` 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

None

Course Description:

A study of language, literature, oral communication, and composition, focusing on world literature for students of various complexities. Explicitly taught strategies for close reading, literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to text in classic and contemporary literature. With scaffolded support, students write literary analysis of expository text, narrative, and persuasive compositions. Project-based oral presentations focus on understanding purpose and audience. Students practice skills to access, analyze and evaluate sources, particularly online. The class works through a paced, sustained research paper based on a novel during the second semester. Composition skills focus on creating thesis statements, well-developed body paragraphs, introductions, conclusions, grammar and mechanics, MLA formatting, and new vocabulary acquisition.

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Freshman Language Intensive, LS (Academic) (Language Support)

C634AF/C634AS 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

None, usually taken with English 9 LS

Course Description:

Freshman Language Intensive is a supplemental course of specifically designed interventions for students in English 9LS. FLI provides instruction in phonics, decoding skills, morphology, and reading comprehension. FLI uses an explicit, multisensory, and sequential approach.

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English 10LS (Academic) (Language Support)

C612AF/C612AS 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

Completion of English 9.

Course Description:

Drawing from close reading of early to contemporary American literature, English 10 LS is a study of language, literature, oral communication, and composition. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, and comparisons to evaluate and respond to text in classic and contemporary literature. With scaffolded support, students will practice a variety of writing purposes, including narrative writing, informative writing, and persuasive writing. Project-based oral presentations focus on understanding purpose and audience. Students continue to develop research skills, particularly online. Composition skills focus on development of thesis statements, introductions, well-developed body paragraphs with cited evidence, conclusions, fluent use of writing conventions, MLA formatting, and new vocabulary acquisition.

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Fundamentals of Writing (Academic) (Language Support)

C637AF/C637AS                1 Semester (spring)              1 Credit

Prerequisite:

This course is required for English 10 LS students. 

Course Description:

This intervention course uses pre-teaching and spiral review in tandem with English 10 LS  to support mastery of the five conventions: spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar/usage, and paragraphing. Students are guided through a sustained research assignment based on an American poem during the second semester. 

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AP English Literature and Composition, LS (Advanced Placement) (Language Support) (Academic)

C635AF/C635AS 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

Open to juniors who have completed English 9 LS, English 10 LS, and Fundamentals of Writing. Students are required to take the AP exam in the spring.

Course Description:

AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of classical literature. The college-level course includes intensive study of novels, poetry, and plays. Writing is an integral part of the course. Students who enroll in this course should be highly motivated and should work well independently and in small groups. Participation in class discussions is an essential element of this course. There is an additional fee for this course. 

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AP English Language and Composition, LS (Advanced Placement) (Language Support) (Honors)

C636XF/C636XS 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

Open to seniors who have completed English 9 LS, English 10 LS, Fundamentals of Writing, and AP English Literature and Composition. Students are required to take the AP exam in the spring.

Course Description:

AP English Literature and Composition engages highly-motivated students in the careful reading and critical analysis of nonfiction prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. Students demonstrate their ability to synthesize information with skill and for a variety of purposes in this college-level class. Independent writing and participation in class discussions is an essential element of this course. There is an additional fee for this course. 

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Latin I LS (Academic) (Language Support)

C615AF/C615AS 2 Semesters              2 Credits

Prerequisite:

None.

Course Description:

This course is designed as an introduction to the classical Roman language and culture for Language Support students. Multisensory instruction will include the basic language skills of vocabulary, grammar, and reading of the Latin language. Latin derivatives will be emphasized to increase students’ English decoding and encoding skills. Students will complete a multimedia project each quarter on an aspect of Roman culture. The course maximizes Universal Design for Learning principles and affords students multiple avenues to learn, grow, and succeed.


Latin II LS (Academic) (Language Support)

C616AF/C616AS 2 Semesters 2 Credits

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of Latin I LS.

Course Description:

This course continues the multisensory study of Latin grammar, covering more complex grammatical structures. Students from LSP continue to increase Latin vocabulary. The study of Latin derivatives advances their English vocabulary. Ancient Roman history and culture are studied through translations, with a year-long focus on the fall of the republic and the foundation of the empire. Students complete a project each quarter on an aspect of Roman culture. The course maximizes Universal Design for Learning principles and affords students multiple avenues to learn, grow, and succeed.