Welcome to Burke English and Language Arts!
English Language Arts includes all of the skills used to communicate in the English language, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communicating using computers. READING: I can understand what I read by applying the skills and strategies I have learned WRITING: I can write to communicate with others. SPEAKING AND LISTENING: I can communicate with others by listening and speaking. MULTIPLE LITERACIES (Electronic Communication): I can selectively use technology to ask and answer questions, communicate with other learners,and gather and share information. |
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English Department Course Offerings
REQUIRED COURSES
English 1-2 (and Honors)
English 3-4 (and Honors)
English 5-6
English 7-8
Dystopian Literature
AP Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition (offered zero hour)
ELECTIVE COURSES
English Review
Writing Skills
Word Study (and Honors)
Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing 2
Debate 1-2
Honors Advanced Debate
Journalism 1-2 (and Honors)
Digital Journalism
Photo Journalism
Honors Advanced Yearbook 1-2
Honors Advanced Yearbook 3-4
Honors Newspaper Production 1-2
Honors Newspaper 3-4
Academic Literacy
Literacy Skills
Poetry Study
ACT Test Prep
Good communication skills are our goal!
REQUIRED COURSES
English 1-2 (and Honors)
English 3-4 (and Honors)
English 5-6
English 7-8
Dystopian Literature
AP Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition (offered zero hour)
ELECTIVE COURSES
English Review
Writing Skills
Word Study (and Honors)
Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing 2
Debate 1-2
Honors Advanced Debate
Journalism 1-2 (and Honors)
Digital Journalism
Photo Journalism
Honors Advanced Yearbook 1-2
Honors Advanced Yearbook 3-4
Honors Newspaper Production 1-2
Honors Newspaper 3-4
Academic Literacy
Literacy Skills
Poetry Study
ACT Test Prep
Good communication skills are our goal!