WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name : AP English Literature and Composition Type of Course : Core Course Available to : 12th grade Prerequisites : H . American Literature ( 90 %+) or AP English Language ( 85 %+)
Description : This course aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course . The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure . As they read , students consider a work ’ s structure , style , and themes , as well as its use of figurative language , imagery , symbolism , and tone . Writing assignments include expository , analytical , and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works . The course will involve independent study and frequent written analysis to prepare students for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Journalism / Annual I - IV Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade Prerequisites : None
Description : These courses let students explore journalistic writing through the analysis and creation of yearbooks . It concentrates on the purpose , influence , structure , and language use . It also covers newsgathering , ethics , copyrighting , editing , and revising . It will also include typesetting , layout , circulation , and production as minor aspects .
Course Name : Journalism / Newspaper I - IV Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade Prerequisites : None
Description : These courses let students explore journalistic writing through the analysis of newspaper . It concentrates on the purpose , influence , structure , and language use . It also covers newsgathering , ethics , copyrighting , editing , and revising . It will also include typesetting , layout , circulation , and production as minor aspects . 12th graders can only take Journalism / Newspaper I in the Fall semester .
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