ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ ELA ] reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to technical reading and writing. Language work will be embedded within authentic reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
Stories in History Prerequisite / Selection process: English 10, Honors English 10, English 10 with College Foundations Intended audience: Grades 11 or 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Note: This is one of four possible trimester courses students can select to fulfill one half of the English 11 or English 12 requirement this year. Students will complete any two of the four choice courses for full English 11 or English 12 credit. Note that eight different trimester courses will be offered on a rotating basis. This course will be offered in school years ending with even numbers( 2027-28, 2029-30, etc.). Major outcomes:
• Read texts to examine events and topics from multiple viewpoints or perspectives
• Write to respond to a variety of texts
• Exchange ideas through discussion and collaboration
Projects, activities, etc.: Choice book clubs, creative writing Instructional focus: Teachers will create daily reading, writing, and discussion activities as students explore essential questions related to the stories that individuals and societies have told throughout history. Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning
English 12 IB SL Prerequisite / Selection process: CP English 11 or IB English 11 HL Intended audience: Grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Develop student expression( oral and written)
• Introduce students to various literacy and nonliterary works, focusing on novels, drama, and persuasive texts
• Develop the ability for detailed analysis
• Academic writing skills Projects, activities, etc.: Analysis essays, research projects, oral presentations, seminars, independent reading, and close readings of diverse texts
STEAM English 12: Dynamic Storytelling [ AHS only ] Intended audience: Grade 12 Credit: 1 Trimester = 0.5 credits Major outcomes:
• Challenge students to critically think about the various ways we tell stories; from personal to professional, from print to performance
• Consider different methods of delivery and dive into audience psychology and marketing tactics of storytelling. How do you most effectively tell the story to get across your target message
• Explore different forms of creative and dynamic storytelling used in our society to share information and personal stories
• Learn to develop and tell your own stories through a number of different dynamic communication mediums. Examples include personal websites, video documentaries, podcasts, PSA’ s, etc.
Projects, activities, etc.: Small stories, expanding stories, capstone stories, personal websites, video documentaries, podcasts, PSA’ s etc. Instructional focus: Application of practical literacy skills in the real-world situations and connection of literature to real-world experiences
AP Literature and Composition [ AndHS and CRHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Intended audience: Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Reading selected pieces of world literature from a variety of periods
• Analyze literature for structure, style, theme, and use of language
• Acquire skills necessary to succeed in college
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, activities, etc.: Writers notebook, small and large group discussions, individual reports, panels, and oral reading of plays Instructional focus: Faster pace and independent work; college credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution
Coll Honors Introduction to Literature College credit [ University of Minnesota ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Meet university entrance requirements [ see counselor ] or by teacher recommendation Intended audience: Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 English credit and 0.5 elective credit. Major outcomes:
• Discussion and interpretation of literary forms
• Personal response to literature
• Experience with literary analysis composition
• Reader’ s notebook Projects, activities, etc.: Reader’ s notebook, textual discussions
Instructional focus: Rigorous and higher level critical thinking, multiple perspectives, seminars, some independent study
Coll Honors University Writing College credit [ University of Minnesota ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Meet university entrance requirements [ see counselor ] or by teacher recommendation Intended audience: Highly engaged writers in grade 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 English credit and 0.5 elective credit. Major outcomes:
• Knowledge of variety of writing assignments
• Defining purpose, organizing, developing content
• Skill development in the writing process, including a focus on pre-writing, drafting, and revision
Projects, activities, etc.: Writing portfolio may include: personal narrative, synthesis of given sources, researched inquiry, and multimodal design Instructional focus: Some independent study, discussion, seminars, writing workshops, and presentation
ACTING & CREATIVE WRITING
Acting I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Note: Course does not meet the Arts course requirement Major outcomes:
• Foundations of theater
• Creativity
• Techniques for improvisation
• Beginning scene work
• Leadership and communication skills Projects, activities, etc.: Writing and performance, individual and group performance Instructional focus: Active participation and collaborative group work
Acting II Prerequisite / Selection process: Acting I or teacher permission Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Original scripts
• Character analysis
• Collaborative scene work
• Acting styles and forms Projects, activities, etc.: Perform scenes from a variety of styles, write and perform original work Instructional focus: Active participation and collaboration
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