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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? 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 specifically by the individual
student or class. Genres could include, but are not
limited to, contemporary literature, graphic novels,
science fiction, memoir, fantasy, NY Times bestseller,
and young adult literature. The course will teach
students how to choose books they will enjoy and be
challenged by, how to collaborate with their peers, how
to discuss literature, and how to connect and share the
books they’ve enjoyed through written and verbal
responses. Senior Literature will also help students
master the reading skills expected by colleges and
universities. 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 designed to enhance
skills in delivery through performances of informative
and persuasive speeches, formal and informal debates,
group discussion, parliamentary procedure, and the oral
interpretation of speeches and dramatic literature.
YEARBOOK PRODUCTION
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12)
In order to qualify for this class, students must be
recommended by an English teacher and the yearbook
advisor, Mrs. Scharlotte. There is a limit of 20 students.
Course work includes actual Log production, along with
selling advertisements to local business. Emphasis will
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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 be encouraged to contribute
original pieces to Hudson High School’s literary
magazine and/or outside publishers and contests.
Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks not to exceed
$35.00.
THE HORROR GENRE
(Semester, .5 credit, Grade 10-12)
To all the fans of Walking Dead and American Horror
Story, or those who just appreciate a good scare, this