English I College Preparatory

Course Level:            College Preparatory

Credits:                      5

Grade Level:              9

Prerequisite:              Refer to Level Placement Policy

NJ Course Code:       01-001-E

Students who elect to take English I CP are provided with similar focused student learning objectives as in other levels of ELA; however, students in CP classes are expected to learn how to think more independently to make connections and develop understanding, specifically transferring the skills and concepts introduced and taught by the teacher to higher-order applications and scenarios. Students need to embrace more individual responsibilities in the classroom, as well as at home when homework is assigned to further assess and foster student progress. Assigned texts will be more rigorous and challenging than in English I, but assigned readings and assignments will be manageable to complete independently because of newly acquired skills practice and frequent checks for understanding throughout the learning process. Selected texts and excerpts may include; The Pact, Of Mice and Men, Brown Girl Dreaming, 12 Angry Men, Just Mercy, To Kill a Mockingbird, and companion informational texts. It is highly recommended for students to also enroll in World 9 History CP to best compliment the reading and writing expectations and rigor.