2025/2026 English - Instructor Alicia Estes; Grades 6-12

** CLASS CLOSED **

Monday & Wednesday

2:00 PM - 2:55 PM

6th Period

• $265/Semester
• Additional $10 Copy Fee

This course enhances communication and critical thinking skills through the study of grammar, writing, and literature. Grammar instruction covers the eight parts of speech, sentence structures, and punctuation. Writing development focuses on refining sentence skills and constructing both single and multi-paragraph compositions, aiming for clear and well-structured essays. The literature component introduces fundamental literary terms and themes for a deeper understanding of written works.

Required Textbooks

• Writing and Grammar 6, (2nd edition) BJU Press SKU#281576
• English 6 Tests (2nd edition) BJU Press SKU#200519
• Do not open Assessment Tests; Please send in on the first day of class

Class Supplies: Three-ring binder, page dividers, red pen

Monday & Wednesday

9:30 AM - 10:25 AM

2nd Period

• $265/Semester
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 2

This student worktext provides instruction and practice for Grade 9 BJU Press Grammar Students through a variety of editing and multiple-choice style exercises. Writing & Grammar 9 focuses on sentence patterns, clauses, phrases and other grammar skills. Students retain this information through writing assignments that focus on comparison/contrast, research, poetry, personal response, letter writing, devotionals and more

Required Textbooks

• BJU Press English Student Text Grade 9, Third Edition; ISBN: 160682239X
• BJU Press English Grade 9 Tests, Third Edition; ISBN: 1591664608
• Do not open Assessment Tests; Please send in on the first day of class

Class Supplies: Three-ring binder, page dividers, red pen

** CLASS CLOSED **

Monday & Wednesday

8:30 AM -9:25 AM

1st Period

• $265/Semester
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 2; College Prep Course

This class will engage in discussions on literature and cultural issues from eight literary periods—Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern—examining them through the lens of Scripture. Students will study Shakespeare’s Macbeth and analyze a British novel. Additionally, they will refine their essay and research writing skills while reviewing grammar to prepare for college entrance exams.

Required Textbook

• British Literature Student Text Updated Version, 2nd edition. BJU Press SKU #515767

Class Supplies: Three-ring binder, page dividers, red pen

Monday & Wednesday

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM

5th Period

*Second Semester Class

• $560/Semester
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 3; Dual Credit through Indiana Wesleyan University

Students will further develop effective written communication and research writing skills. Students will write several essays and a persuasive research paper using the writing process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and reflecting. By evaluating and synthesizing a variety of sources, students will sharpen their ability to communicate and think critically in an academic setting. In order to receive class credit, the student must receive the grade of "C" or higher.

Required Textbook: TBD

Class Supplies: Three-ring binder, page dividers, red pen