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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 : GPA in top 20 percent or cumulative GPA in previously-taken English courses that exceeds a 3.25 ; English 11 or AP English Language and Composition ; or by teacher recommendation Intended Audience : Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 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 : GPA in top 20 percent or meet university entrance requirements [ see counselor ]; English 11 or AP English Language and Composition Intended Audience : Highly skilled readers and writers in grade 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Knowledge of variety of writing assignments
• Defining purpose , organizing , developing content
• Skills in revision , editing project , activities , etc .; writing portfolio may include : personal narrative , ethnography , review of fine arts event , expository essay based on inquiry Instructional Focus : Some independent study , discussion , seminars , writing and literary events
ARTS
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
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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
Acting III Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acting II or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One or two trimesters = 0.5 credit or 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Prepare an audition piece
• Experience in blocking
• Analysis of dramatic literature
• Acting experience
• Scene work Projects , Activities , etc .: Perform scenes from musicals , dramas , and comedies Instructional Focus : Active participation
Creative Writing I Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn strategies to improve as a writer
• Development of writerly voice
• Collaborate with a community of writers
• Freedom to write innovatively Project , Activities , etc .: Project-based learning : fiction , poetry , plays , and creative non-fiction
Creative Writing II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Creative Writing I Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 [ grade 10 with special permission of teacher ] Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Continue to develop a writerly voice
• Experimentation with genre and style
• Collaborate with other student writers Project , Activities , etc .: Project-based learning : fiction , poetry , plays , and creative non-fiction
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JOURNALISM
Introduction to Journalism ................................ Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Reporting techniques
• News and feature writing
• Editorial and review writing
• Layout and photography
• Journalistic ethics Projects , Activities , etc .: Students may write news stories , feature stories , sports stories , and opinion pieces . Students may create photography portfolios and page design layouts . [ Articles submitted may be included in the school newspaper .] Instructional Focus : Computer and hands-on activities
Yearbook Lab 1 Prerequisite / Selection Process : Introduction to Journalism or instructor approval Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Copy writing
• Interviewing techniques
• Layout design
• Photo composition and development
• Advertising
• Time management Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities
Yearbook Lab II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Yearbook Lab I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Copy writing
• Interviewing techniques
• Layout design
• Photo composition and development
• Advertising
• Time management Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities
Yearbook Lab III Prerequisites / Selection Process : Yearbook Lab II or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Further development of skills learned in Yearbook Lab I and II
Instructional Focus : Hands-on activities
Television Journalism Prerequisite / Selection Process : Introduction to Journalism or instructor approval Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit ; students may enroll for one , two , or three trimesters Major Outcomes :
• Improve speaking skills
• Improve journalism and interviewing skills
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