English

Students will focus on developing and presenting pieces of writing in various modes such as narrative, research, expository, persuasive, descriptive, and analytical. In conjunction with composition, students will review and expand their knowledge of grammar, mechanics, basic techniques, and organizational principles of writing. Ohio Department of Education Common Core Standards in writing will be emphasized throughout the semester. Steps in the writing process are stressed: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing writing products. The required 9th-grade research paper is completed during Semester 1.

Through reading literature, students will acquire knowledge of basic literary genres and vocabulary necessary to write and speak about literature. Genres may include the novel, short story, poetry, the epic poems, drama, and non-fiction. Students are prepared for the Ohio Department of Education Common Core Standards, reading and writing sections through lessons, activities, and projects.

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HONORS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS I (HONORS ELA I)

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Grade: 9
Highly Recommended: B or better in Honors Language Arts 8 or A in Language Arts 8

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This course consists of a more in-depth study of grammar, composition, and world literature than English Language Arts I. Varied use of sentence patterns, clauses, and phrases will be stressed in the area of composition. Weaknesses in grammatical usage will also be identified, analyzed, and corrected. Honors English Language Arts I will involve not only a study of literary types (e.g. short stories, novels, poems, essays, biographies, and plays) but also authors’ styles. Four research-based papers/projects dealing with an analysis of literature will be required. Ohio Department of Education Common Core Standards for the English Language Arts in reading and writing will be emphasized throughout the year.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS II (ELA II)

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English Language Arts I

Ohio State Tested Course: Competency

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Building on the foundation established in English Language Arts I, this course allows students to study the origins of literature and progress through the major periods of history, understanding how literature is a reflection of and contributes to its time. Literary elements such as theme, plot, and characters will be discussed and exemplified by short stories, essays, plays, poetry, and novels contained in the supplementary reading material.

In addition to expanding their knowledge of literature, students will develop composition skills through a detailed study of grammar form and function, in which they learn to analyze their mistakes and correct them according to the accepted norms of English usage. Additionally, students will study grammar from a synthetic point of view, progressing from basic parts of speech through word groups, sentences, paragraphs, and overall composition, with special emphasis on exposition. Ohio Department of Education Common Core Standards in reading and writing will be emphasized throughout the year.

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HONORS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS II (HONORS ELA II)

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: English Language Arts I or Honors ELA I

Highly Recommended: B or better in Honors ELA I or all As in ELA I

Ohio State Tested Course: Competency

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Honors English Language Arts II will be a survey of the literature of world literature from Greek and Roman cultures until present time. The reading selections will consist of multiple supplemental novels and selections from the course textbook. In addition, students will be required to read extra literature selections on their own. Supplementing the reading selections, students will write research papers. There also will be an emphasis on persuasive writing in the course. Students will also continue to develop their public speaking skills through a variety of oral presentations. This is strictly a college-preparatory course.

AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY

Grade: 11
Full year

Credit: 0.50 per semester
Prerequisite: ELA I & ELA II

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First semester American literature is a survey of American literature from pre-colonial through the Civil War to the later nineteenth century. The course will emphasize the very nature and beginnings of America - its settlement, its struggle to establish itself as a democracy, its development away from old-world bonds, and its beginnings of industrialization. Representative authors will be studied, such as Dickinson, Edwards, Franklin, Paine, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Melville. Students will be expected to read, understand, and write about American themes and philosophical ideas. Students will compose several analytical essays during the semester and make at least one oral report to the class.

Second semester American literature is a survey of American literature from the end of the Civil War to the end of the twentieth century. The course will cover American industrialization, the emergence of cultural and intellectual power, modern influences, and contemporary themes and issues. Representative authors will be studied, for example, Twain, Crane, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Pound, Williams, Frost, and selected contemporary authors. The writing component of this course will be concerned with developing essays concerning these influences and issues. Students will compose several analytical essays during the semester and make at least one oral report to the class. A research paper is done during this semester.

SENIOR COMPOSITION & SENIOR LITERATURE

Grade: 12
One Semester Each: Students must take both courses
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Prerequisite: ELA I, ELA II, & American Literature

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One semester will prepare students for college-level writing. Students will be asked to create logically organized and developed essays in many of the following modes: exposition, narrative, descriptive, argumentative, persuasive, problem-solution, cause and effect, etc. Also, there will be an emphasis on research and proper documentation procedures. During the semester the student will be asked to complete several research assignments. Students will need basic writing skills to be successful in the course.

The other semester will focus on writing about British fiction, drama, and poetry. The emphasis will be on such writers as Shakespeare, Blake, Shelley, Coleridge, Austen, then Hardy, Dickens, Joyce, and biographical, historical, and cultural influences on the writing. Senior Literature provides students with an opportunity to practice college-level reading, vocabulary, and discussion skills.

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INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING - COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

1 Semester
HS Credit: 1.0 awarded at completion of course
CCP Credit: 3 College Semester Hours WRIT1110
Prerequisite: Suggested ELA I, ELA II, and American Literature; Meet College Credit Plus Requirements and be admitted to BGSU and pass BGSU writing placement test.
Method of Delivery: At AWHS Campus.

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WRIT 1110 Introduces students to various conventions, which are important in academic writing. In WRIT 1110, students are introduced to the important skills entailed in prewriting, drafting, and revising, as they write papers that argue a position, papers that persuade, and papers that evaluate a written text.

As students work on their various 1110-level assignments, they are introduced to strategies such as choosing and narrowing topics; navigating BGSU's libraries; selecting and evaluating appropriate sources; writing to a variety of audiences; considering the role visual rhetoric and other technologies should play in their papers; writing several necessary drafts to arrive at a polished, coherent final draft; citing sources appropriately; and using acceptable documentation format. Upon passing GSW 1110, students are eligible to enroll in GSW 1120.

ACADEMIC WRITING - COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS

1 Semester
HS Credit: 1.0 awarded at completion of course
CCP Credit: 3 College Semester Hours WRIT 1120
Prerequisite: Suggested ELA I, ELA II, and American Literature; Meet College Credit Plus Requirements and be admitted to BGSU and pass BGSU writing placement test or complete GSW1110
Method of Delivery: At AWHS Campus.

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This course is designed to prepare students for the types of academic writing they will be expected to do in college. The emphasis in WRIT 1120 is on the development of critical and analytical skills that are used in both writing and reading. To help students develop these valuable skills, the course assists students through the process of writing critiques of academic articles, argument essays that synthesize multiple sources, and academic research papers.

As students work on their various 1120-level assignments, they acquire practice with skills such as choosing and narrowing topics; navigating BGSU's libraries; selecting and evaluating appropriate sources; writing to a variety of audiences; considering the role visual rhetoric and other technologies should play in their papers; writing several necessary drafts to arrive at a polished, coherent final draft; citing sources appropriately; and using acceptable documentation format. These skills are introduced in WRIT 1110, but are practiced at a more sophisticated level in WRIT 1120.

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SPEECH I

1 Semester
Credit: 0.50 Practical Art
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None

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A communications course studying how we as individuals communicate knowledge in the public speaking and oral presentations arena. Students will have the opportunity to perform, analyze, explore, and discuss how effective public speaking can improve their academic, personal, and professional life. Students will study how to analyze their audience and influence people’s attitudes through research, argument, and opinion. Students will be expected to give formal oral presentations on the modes of speaking (i.e. expository, demonstration, persuasive, ceremonial, controversial, impromptu, oral interpretations, etc.) in front of the class.

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AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIon

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: ELA II, Honors ELA II, or American Literature

Highly Recommended: B or better in Honors ELA II or all As in ELA II or American Literature
Fee: yes

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All students who take this Advanced Placement course will be required to take the AP exam, which is administered by the College Board in May. There is a fee associated with the exam, which will be included in the student fees.

AP English Language and Composition is a one-year course in rhetoric, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite sources to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. This course emphasizes nonfiction texts and calls for the students to think critically as readers and writers. It is designed to help students become more thoughtful citizens who are able to understand the what, how, and why of information presented to them. They also learn to become more adept with their own written expression of ideas and arguments.

The course will start with a summer reading requirement and will end with an intensive program of timed writings to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in May. Students who fail to complete the summer reading may be removed from the course. To develop their writing and prepare students for the AP exam, numerous in-class and out-of-class essays will be assigned. There will also be objective evaluation on multiple-choice tests and vocabulary instruction. Students will be required to complete extensive work outside of class.

The course will start with a summer reading requirement and will end with an intensive program of timed writings to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in May. Students who fail to complete the summer reading and related assignments may be removed from the course. To develop their writing and prepare students for the AP exam, numerous in-class and out-of-class essays will be assigned. There will also be objective evaluation on multiple-choice tests and vocabulary instruction. Students will be required to complete extensive work outside of class.

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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: ELA II, Honors ELA II, or American Literature

Highly Recommended: B or better in Honors ELA II or all As in ELA II or American Literature
Fee: Yes

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The AP course is a one-year course in literature. The senior-level course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in May. Students will study selections from British (17th century until present) and American (18th century until present) authors where they will concentrate on elements of style, diction, imagery, tone, metaphor, and simile. The writing assignments will focus on types of literary analysis including expository, analytical, and persuasive essays. Students will study areas of critical analysis in relation to novels and plays covered in class. Students will complete several major presentations throughout the course.

The course will start with a summer reading requirement and will end with an intensive program of timed writings in order to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test in May. Students who fail to complete the summer reading requirements may be removed from the course. In order to prepare students for the test, numerous in-class and out-of-class essays will be assigned. There will also be objective evaluation on multiple-choice tests and vocabulary instruction. Students will be required to complete extensive work, especially reading, outside of class.

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DRAMA I

1 Semester
Credit: 0.50 Fine Art
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None

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Dramatic techniques and drama as literature will be studied with emphasis on the various aspects of theater. This course builds a basic knowledge of drama and its history, theater terminology, and acting performance. Each member of the class will be expected to participate in improvisation activities and dramatic interpretation through monologue and scene performances throughout the semester. Many assignments and projects focus on character analysis, script interpretation, and small production staging. A viewing of one live performance is required during the semester.

DRAMA II

1 Semester
Credit: 0.50 Fine Art
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: “C” or better in Drama I

(Offered alternating years - will be offered in the 2024-2025 school year)

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The Drama II course will continue the theater skills learned in Drama I course. This advanced theater course is designed to further acting skills in several areas, including characterization, body movement, make-up, costuming, voice, and stage techniques. Theater managing, directing, and production skills will also be emphasized throughout the semester. Other course requirements include play script analysis, investigation of theater careers, and practical technical and design skills. Students will be expected to perform, critique, and stage several small productions throughout the semester. A viewing of one live performance is required during the semester.

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YEARBOOK

Full year
Credit: 0.50 per semester Practical Art
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: APPLICATION REQUIRED

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The purpose of this class is to learn the fundamentals of yearbook production and to publish the Anthony Wayne Trailblazer. Students must successfully complete layout and copy assignments, fulfill advertising requirements, and meet established deadlines in order to receive satisfactory grades. Students are also required to attend one yearbook workshop and must spend additional after-school hours working on the yearbook.

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FILM LITERACY

1 Semester
Credit: 0.50 Elective
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: None

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Literacy is more than the ability to read and write. In contemporary culture, communication does not just happen through print. Film has expanded the venues people have to communicate with each other. The ability to understand, analyze, and appreciate the rich history of this form of visual communication is film literacy. This course is designed to help students understand the basic language of film, develop analytical skills, and explore the historical development of this visual media by watching a wide variety of films. Students actively apply analytical skills used with literature to analyze films, viewing films actively, rather than as passive bystanders. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of film through oral and written formats by writing and presenting responses to various films and participating in class discussions.