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THE HORROR GENRE
Fee: Student will purchase paperbacks not to
(Semester, .5 credit, Grade 10-12) exceed $35.00.

To all the fans of Walking Dead and American
Horror Story, or those who just appreciate a good ELL-ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
scare, this class is for you. This course will survey (Full year, 0 credit, Grades 9-12)
the Horror genre, going back to its roots and
English Language Learning is a tutorial course
spanning to today. What scares us? What makes designed for the student with limited English
for a good, scary story? Find all this and more in
proficiency. Students work on skills that are
Horror. Students will read a variety of horror genre
essential for learning new language and culture.
works, study different authors’ styles, and write The main purpose of this full-year course is to
some analysis and creative writing pieces.
increase the student’s success in other content
Special note: Does not meet NCAA Clearinghouse area classes. Students are identified based on need.
status

ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH

 Writing Lab (next to the library in C202): The Writing Lab is open every period of the day, with additional
times before and after school. English teachers are available to provide assistance and resources for
students with writing in any academic area, as well as college essays.

 Academic Resource Center (room A106) ARC is staffed with volunteers during the school day and for after
school tutoring every day except Friday. Check with the ARC staff for times and availability of volunteers.

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