The inspiration behind this innovative high school course
The inspiration for this course comes from a desire to make literature and language more engaging and relevant to students.”
“The inspiration for this course comes from a desire to make literature and language more engaging and relevant to students,” explains Sarah Milne, Digital Product Architect at ASU Prep. “Our goal is to help students discover their unique voices, develop critical thinking skills, and appreciate the power of words.”
This vision led to the creation of a course that fosters a love for reading, encourages thoughtful analysis of varied texts, and empowers students to express themselves creatively. It sharpens critical thinking, prompting deep text analysis, challenging assumptions, and forming meaningful connections between literature and the world.
Featuring activities like immersive reading experiences, digital storytelling, civil dialogue practice, and multimedia presentations, the course focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and presenting. It prepares students to be effective communicators in both academic and real-world contexts.
This course emphasizes critical thinking and personal growth, offering self-assessment opportunities and helping students understand how literature reflects human experiences.
A visionary approach to high school English Language Arts education
ASU Prep Global’s English Language Arts curriculum was designed from the ground up to prepare students for future academic and career success. By integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative teaching methods, we aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel.
In the English 10 ASU Prep Global course, students encounter real world questions they don’t know the answers to—yet. They’ll need to explore and interact with all the activities on a page before moving on. Active learning means making guesses, playing around and discovering information—and the opportunity to keep trying until they get the right answer.
Once students select an answer, specially designed feedback will give them hints and suggestions to adjust their understanding or rationale to confirm their learning. The process of active learning facilitates the activation of prior knowledge, fosters the discovery of information, and provides students the opportunity to keep trying until they master the concepts.
Let’s take a look at a few of the features you’ll find throughout this innovative online course:
- Guided discovery approach
This inquiry-based approach involves tapping into students’ existing knowledge and building new understanding through a self-directed process. Along the way, students ask questions, explore, and reflect as they make connections and construct meaning independently, fostering a deeper, more personalized learning experience.
- Innovation
Simulations, like an escape room, make learning fun through what feels like gameplay. Students immerse themselves in the captivating world of literature, applying close reading techniques to unravel mysteries, solve puzzles, and unlock the secrets hidden within the text.
- Interactivity
Rigor and support are standard within this virtual course. Students are provided guidance to navigate complex writing assignments successfully with immediate, penalty-free feedback on practice items to ensure continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
- Engagement
Students explore literary devices in amusing and thought-provoking ways. To demonstrate their understanding of satire, they create memes. While playing with the concept of tone and mood, students design storyboards complete with befitting color swatches.
- Captivating visuals
Modern design elements, coupled with eye-catching graphics and dynamic videos simplify complex concepts, making them easier to understand and more engaging for students.
Why more educators choose online courses from ASU Prep Global
All of ASU Prep Global’s newest courses were built on the ASU Prep Learning Cloud. This proprietary new platform allows digital content to integrate seamlessly into different learning environments, including various LMS or homeschool classrooms, while supporting key features that engage and personalize learning for every student, no matter their grade level.
For curriculum teams from school districts, adopting the ASU Prep Learning Cloud means providing students with a modern, comprehensive education that meets current academic standards. Our curriculum is designed to:
What students and teachers are saying about our new online English Language Arts 10 course
Students are loving this multifaceted course that allows them to connect classic texts to modern concerns. “My favorite English course by far! It’s challenging but not a struggle which helps me learn in a stress-free way,” shares one grateful student.
Teachers are also raving. “Students get feedback that helps them to stop, think, process, and try again. That’s what discovery learning is all about!” one teacher enthusiastically remarked.
