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the ending of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space
Odyssey, science fiction is the class for you.
Fee: Students purchase paperbacks not to exceed
$35.00
SENIOR LITERATURE
(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
Are you someone who loves to read? Do you have a
book (or several) you’ve been wanting to read but
just haven’t had the time? Are you looking to re-
engage as a reader with books of your choice? Then
Senior Literature is the perfect course for you. This
semester course is designed to promote a love of
reading, student voice, and student choice through
reading and discussion of all types of literature
chosen by the students. Students choose books,
collaborate, discuss, and share the books they’ve
enjoyed. Senior Literature will also help students
prepare for college. Join us, and be prepared to
rekindle your love of reading.
Does not meet NCAA Clearinghouse status
Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks not to exceed
$35.00.
SPEECH
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 11-12)
This course provides an opportunity for students to
enhance their writing and speaking skills through a
variety of activities. Students learn to research,
organize, and write speeches using logic, reasoning,
and effective language. Activities are varied and are
designed to build comfort while enhancing skills in
delivery through performances of demonstration,
informative, persuasive, and impromptu speeches.
Students also participate in formal and informal
debates, interviews, and class discussions
throughout the semester.
YEARBOOK PRODUCTION
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12)
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In order to qualify for this class, students must be
recommended by an English teacher and the
yearbook advisor. There is a limit of 20 students.
Course work includes actual Log production, along
with selling advertisements to local business.
Emphasis will be on creative thinking while working
on design, photo editing and copywriting. Special
note: this course may not meet NCAA requirements
for English requirements.
Special note: Does not meet NCAA Clearinghouse
status
DRAMA AS LITERATURE
(Semester, .5 credit, Grade 12)
This course, supporting the common core
standards, is designed to enhance student
understanding of dramatic literature focusing on
the study, practice, and analysis of world dramas.
Students will engage in intensive analysis in plot,
characterization, style, tone, and other literary
devices through writing and class discussions.
Students will read a variety of plays, including an
American and Shakespearean drama. Additionally,
students will have an opportunity to act, perform
improv, and study stage design and production. The
course can be taken as an alternative to Classics to
Contemporary, as it fulfills necessary graduation
requirements.
Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks not to
exceed $35.00.
THE SHORT STORY
(Semester, .5 credit, Grade 10-12)
This course, supporting the common core
standards, will explore modern short stories with
interesting and controversial plots; some of these
will leave you hanging, while others will twist you
around so much you won't see the ending coming.
Students will analyze authors’ works within the
genre with attention to craft and style. Students will
not only actively read and discuss short stories, but
they will have a chance to show their creative side
while writing a short story of their very own and will