INT+26-28+Lang+Arts

LANGUAGE ARTS
===__  Language Arts: Grade 6  __   === In Language Arts: Grade 6, students master previously learned language arts skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Sixth grade students read from classic, contemporary, and informational texts. They select and compose different forms of writing, such as personal reflection and literary response. They also search multiple texts to complete research reports and projects, and they evaluate the purposes and effects of film, print, and technological presentations.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s): **6
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** **11614 ** Language Arts, Grade 6: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

__ 11616 English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 6  __
**Notes:** Only recent immigrant students with limited English proficiency may qualify. Course placement will be determined by LPAC based on student testing. In English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 6, ELL students receive intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English, with a focus on the TEKS in English using strategies and methodologies appropriate for English Language Learners. These students increase and refine communication skills, practice all types of writing, and are exposed to a variety of genres from world literature. Within this course, students also learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabulary, participate in research activities, and refine their grammar skills. Students develop competence in English, preparing them to be successful in all academic subjects.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** LPAC approval

In Language Arts: Grade 6 (PreAP), students increase and refine the skills specified in sixth grade Language Arts/Reading. These advanced skills include intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, essay writing, and independent research.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** Students must demonstrate high academic performance. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

In Language Arts: Grade 6 (PreAP/GT/Omega), students increase and refine the skills specified in sixth grade English. These advanced skills include intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, essay writing, and independent research. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies.
 * Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 6
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Summer Reading activities prior to the start of this course are required. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **

===__  Language Arts: Grade 7  __   === In Language Arts: Grade 7, students refine and master previously learned language arts skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Students continue to read classic, contemporary, and informational texts, and obtain knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes in reading. Seventh grade students select and compose different forms of writing, such as personal reflection and literary response. They draw data from multiple primary and secondary sources for use in research projects, and they analyze and critique visual images and messages.
 * Duration: **  One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** None
 * Notes: ** ** 11714 ** Language Arts, Grade 7: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25.
 * Campuses: **  **ALL SCHOOLS**

__ 11716 English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 7  __
**Notes:** Only recent immigrant students with limited English proficiency may qualify. Course placement will be determined by LPAC based upon student testing. In English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 7, ELL students receive intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English, with a focus on the TEKS in English using strategies and methodologies appropriate for English Language Learners. These students increase and refine communication skills, practice all types of writing, and are exposed to a variety of genres from world literature. Within this course, students also learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabulary, participate in research activities, and refine their grammar skills. Students develop competence in English, preparing them to be successful in all academic subjects.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** LPAC approval

In Language Arts: Grade 7 (PreAP), students increase and refine the skills specified in seventh grade English. These advanced skills include intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, essay writing, and independent research.
 * Duration ** : One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** Students must demonstrate high academic performance. Summer reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

In Language Arts: Grade 7 (PreAP/GT/Omega), students increase and refine the skills specified in seventh grade English. These advanced skills include intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, essay writing, and independent research. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies.   
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 7
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Summer reading activities prior to the start of this course are required. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **


** Duration: ** One Year **Grade Level(s): **8 ** Eligibility: **  None ===  Notes:  <span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobidifontweight: bold; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">11814  <span style="color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobidifontweight: bold; msobookmark: _Toc53292763; msospacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">Language Arts, Grade 8: Sheltered (for English Language Learners); LPAC approval required; See page 25. <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">   === <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">** Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> In Language Arts: Grade 8, students refine and master previously learned knowledge and skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Eighth grade students continue to read classic, contemporary, and informational texts. They learn to identify characteristics of various literary forms and are able to select and effectively compose different forms of writing, such as personal reflection and literary response, producing multi-paragraph compositions with varied sentence structure. Eighth grade students also present oral and written research reports, including presentations strengthened by visuals and media.

<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">__ 11816 English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 8  __
<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">** Duration:  ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8 <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">** Eligibility: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">LPAC approval <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> **Notes:** Only recent immigrant students with limited English proficiency may qualify. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">Course placement will be determined by LPAC based upon student testing. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;"> In English as a Second Language (ESL): Grade 8, ELL students receive intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English, with a focus on the TEKS in English using strategies and methodologies appropriate for English Language Learners. These students increase and refine communication skills, practice all types of writing, and are exposed to a variety of genres from world literature. Within this course, students also learn about various literary forms and terms, build their vocabulary, participate in research activities, and refine their grammar skills. Students develop competence in English, preparing them to be successful in all academic subjects. <span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">

<span style="mso-bookmark: _Toc93308951; msobookmark: _Toc53292763;">__11812 Language Arts: Grade 8 (PreAP)__
In Language Arts: Grade 8 (PreAP), students increase and refine the skills specified in eighth grade English. These advanced skills include literary analysis, intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, multi-paragraph essay writing, and independent research.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s):** 8
 * Eligibility: ** See page 5
 * Notes: ** This class is taught as a one-period course. Students must demonstrate high academic performance. Summer reading activities prior to the start of this course are required.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS  **

In Language Arts: Grade 8 (PreAP/GT/Omega), students increase and refine the skills specified in eighth grade English. These advanced skills include intensive independent reading, grammar/usage refinement, essay writing, and independent research. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and is taught using GT strategies. This course must be taken with PreAP/GT/Omega Science and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies.
 * Duration:  ** One Year **Grade Level(s): **8
 * Eligibility: ** Identified highly capable or identified GT; See page 5; Completion of OMEGA application and matrix.
 * Notes: ** This course is designed for the highly capable student and GT student. It is an interdisciplinary approach using GT strategies in PreAP/GT/Omega Language Arts, PreAP/GT/Omega Science, and PreAP/GT/Omega Social Studies. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the OMEGA Program. Summer reading activities prior to the start of this course are required. GT students are subject to District Probation, Furlough, Exit Procedures.
 * Campuses: ALL SCHOOLS **