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AP ® English Literature & Composition (2nd semester of Year Long Course)
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AP® ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Course Length: Yearlong
Credit: 1.0
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Description: AP English Literature and Composition provides students with the opportunity to read and write critically. The course is structured into units, based on the College Board guide. Students will closely examine big ideas such as: rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization and style. They will read a variety of non-fiction writings, including scientific, sociological, philosophical, and narrative texts. The students will read, annotate, and write synthesis essays (using several primary sources), as well as argument and rhetorical analysis essays. Students will work through the writing process using peer review and teacher feedback to complete several drafts of their work. This course is designed to be equivalent of a one-semester introductory college–or university-level survey course. This course meets guidelines outlined in the College Board’s AP.
Digital Design with AI
with Cherie LaGree
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DIGITAL Design with AI
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Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.50
Grades:
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description:
Digital Storytelling
with Alison Gillespie
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DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.50
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In this course, students will learn how to tell stories using a variety of different digital instruments. Students will analyze successful marketing campaigns and other forms of digital storytelling. Students will learn to identify common elements of digital stories. Students will also learn how to use images/videos/text together to tell a beautiful and compelling story. After studying different forms, students will use project-based learning to create their own various forms of digital stories.
Global Cultural Studies (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)
with Stephanie Shaw
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GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES
Course Length: Yearlong
Credit: 1.0 English +1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 10
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying world history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to explore how the past shapes our world today?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.
Interpersonal Communications
with Josh Anderson
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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 0.5 credit English Credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In this course, students will pursue a greater understanding and appreciation for cultures of various races, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and genders by analyzing modern and classic literature. Students will practice using textual references, inferring, and critical thinking. This course continues to focus on applying the three enduring outcomes of: strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity.
Language for Pathways (English)
with Josh Anderson
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LANGUAGE FOR PATHWAYS *NEW*
Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.50
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In Language for Pathways, students will elevate their reading, writing and speaking skills they worked on in American Cultural Studies and/or Global Cultural Studies by focusing on the scientific and business side of the communication arts. Among other skills, students will practice annotation, attention to detail in their writing, and vocal communication. This course continues to focus on applying the three enduring outcomes of: strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. The outcomes allow for student choice, whether it be by method of showing the skills or by topic. This course is appropriate for students of all skill levels who enjoy open-ended, skill-based assessments.