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English / Media Electives
These courses are primarily open to 10th , 11th & 12th grades . Freshmen enrollments sometimes require instructor permission . Some of these courses may be repeated for additional credit .
Creative Writing # 11076 Open to : Grade 10 , 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : . 5 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 Prerequisite : None Description : This course introduces students to the elements of writing creative nonfiction , fiction , and poetry . Students will develop and strengthen a wide variety of creative writing techniques , read , evaluate , and mimic model literature , and compile a portfolio of their writing through a rigorous , student-centered workshop model . Students will also contribute to the BHS literary magazine “ The Abyss .” This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Journalism # 11106 Open to : Grades 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : 1 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 Prerequisite : Demonstrate writing proficiency administered on the first day of class . Description : This class presents an overview of the field of journalism and mass communications and teaches students to be consumers of media and to understand news-gathering and production . It includes : basic news writing , reporting , interviewing , feature writing , sports writing , opinion writing , editing , photography , layout and design and history / legal ethical issues . This course cannot be joined after add / drop unless the student has prior journalism training or experience . This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Scholastic Publishing I # 11136 Open To : Grades 10 , 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : 1 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 Prerequisite : C + in English 9 Writing , Literature and Communication , or American Literature Description : This course offers the student total involvement in the production of the school yearbook “ The Pride ”. Students will learn journalistic techniques needed to research the stories about BHS , write interesting captions that tell the story behind the photograph , compose interesting and clever headlines , photograph all of the school events , and create compelling and eye-catching layout designs . This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Scholastic Publishing II # 11146 Open To : Grade 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : 1 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 2 , 5 , 6 , 7
Prerequisite : B or better in Scholastic Publishing I and Instructor permission Description : This course is for junior and senior-level publication members of “ The Pride ”. Students are required to fill an editor ’ s position or take a leadership role on the publication staff . Students will plan a yearbook ladder , complete various spreads and assignments , copy edit , and complete a portfolio of work . They will master advanced layout and design of desktop publishing , digital imagery , and photo placement . This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Debate and Argumentation # 11176 Open to : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : . 5 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 3 Prerequisite : None Description : This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of formal and informal debate . There will be a focus on oral communication , research , and techniques of argumentation . Students will gain a strong foundation for success in other academic classes and learn how to communicate their opinions thoughtfully and persuasively . This class requires consistent class participation and oral presentation , as well as extensive reading , writing , and research . Be ready to speak out ! This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Introduction to Sports Writing # 11236 Open to : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : . 5 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 2 & 7 Prerequisite : None Description : Sports and writing is a class that is designed to help students improve writing skills using sports as a springboard . Students will regularly research the latest sports stories , and produce polished writing using the same strategies as some of the best sports writers in the country . Students will practice critical thinking skills by analyzing articles online and participating in class debates . This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
Film Studies # 11286 Open to : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 & 12
Level : CP
Credit : . 5 Standards Addressed : BHS . ELAGS . 1,2 & 5 Prerequisite : None Description : This course will study the history of film and also address the different ways to study film i . e . genre , director and chronological studies . The course will look at the beginnings of film and follow major films throughout the years . Projects will be assigned throughout the semester , with the majority of grades focused on writing . Topics to be covered : silent films stars and films ( the beginnings of cinema ); “ talkies ”; the development of studios and the Hollywood system ; the director as Auteur ; Mise-en-Scene ; cinematography ; and occupations in film . This course is an elective and will not fulfill an English requirement .
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