English

4 credits of English are required to graduate from Bigfork High School

English 9

FRESHMEN LIT/COMP 1122,1222

Prerequisite: Language Arts

Year-Long

Credit: 1 (.5 per semester)

Freshman literature and Composition will integrate early and modern American literature with extensive writing composition practice. A major component of the instruction will involve thorough preparation for expository writing in high school and college. Thematic units will often conclude in expository or persuasive assessment products. Literature study will involve interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of significant works of American fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Performances may include monologues, independent scenes, and one-act plays.

English 10-12

Students in 10-12 need two semesters of English per school year. Be sure to check the years the following courses are offered.

Drama as Lit./Performance

Drama as Literature/Performance - 1123

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: English 9

Credit .5

Drama will combine script analysis and interpretive performance. Students will be immersed in theater activities while reading poetry, monologues, short and full length plays, and studying both literary and dramatic elements in each work. Major plays studies may include Wit, one-act plays of Samuel Beckett, and The Laramie Project. Performances will include monologues, excerpted scenes, one-act plays, and a possible school performance. Offered Spring of 2028.

Creative Writing/Poetry

CREATIVE WRITING 1124

Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit: .5

Creative Writing/Poetry will immerse students in the art of the written word. Students will be responsible for analyzing and critiquing literary works as well as drafting and publishing original pieces. This class will demand creative thought, risk taking, and literary study. Literary elements, styles, and techniques will be analyzed and ultimately implemented in student writing.

Shakespeare /

British Literature

SHAKESPEARE/BRITISH LITERATURE 1224

Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit: .5

Shakespeare/British Literature will examine the historical canon of British literature, including but not limited to at least two Shakespeare plays – one comedy and one tragedy – as well as short stories, poetry and novels. Written compositions as well as individual and group presentations will comprise major curriculum assessments.

American Literature

AMERICAN LITERATURE

1128

Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit: .5

American Literature will examine the historical canon of American writers as well as immerse students in contemporary American literature. This class will look at the development of literature in America chronologically. Students will read novels, short stories, speeches, essays, poetry, articles, and dramas from United States' authors, including the literature of those whose cultural influence has changed our nation. Students will read, interpret, and analyze literature, and will create compositions such as literary analyses and original fiction.

Diverse Perspectives

DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES 1129

Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit: .5

Diverse Perspectives will expose students to literature from various cultures across America and across the world. Students will read engaging texts that explore themes such as racism, assimilation, discrimination, and sexism. Students will reflect on, interpret and analyze the literature, while discussing overarching ideas including inclusion and respect. Written compositions, journaling, and public speaking will be a focus of this course.

World Literature

WORLD LITERATURE

Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit: .5

World Literature is a course designed to challenge the high school reader, writer, and thinker. Students will examine classic and contemporary literature from various regions of the world. Genres studied will include novels, poetry, short stories and dramas. Written compositions as well as individual and group presentations will comprise major curriculum assessments.

The Novel

THE NOVEL

Grades 10-12

Credit .5

In The Novel, students will be expected to read several novels over the course of the semester. While some in-class time will be given for reading, students are expected to be reading on their own. It will be rare for students to not have reading homework in this course. We will be reading novels as a whole class, in small groups, and independently. While reading, we will use critical thinking while analyzing and understanding written texts. We will look at literary elements, the author's purpose, types of conflict, and characters.

Real Life English

REAL LIFE ENGLISH

Grades 10-12

Credit .5

This class will address many situations you will encounter as an adult in “the real world”, and it will be largely based on the needs of this particular class.

In “Real Life” English, we will cover:

- Vocabulary Expansion

- Public Speaking / Speeches

- Resume’ Writing

- Application Writing

- Interview Skills

- ACT Practice

- Essay Writing

- Punctuation / Grammar Review

- School-to-Work Skills

- Reading Strategies

- Web Site Evaluations

- Editing Exercises

- Writing Legibly

- Keeping a Portfolio

Public Speaking

PUBLIC SPEAKING:

Grades 10-12

Elective / Required

Credit .5

America’s number one fear is public speaking. It is a nerve-wracking experience, but it can be a very beneficial skill for college and career. The objective of this course is to increase students' comfort level and experience with public speaking. Over the course of the semester you will present several speeches, including: impromptu, persuasive, and informative.

Digital Media

DIGITAL MEDIA

Grades 10-12

Semester - Fall 2023

Credit.5

Digital Media will immerse students into the world of researching, reporting, composing and publishing. This class is a real-world, hands-on experience into digital media. Possible journalistic opportunities include building and maintaining websites/blogs, scripting and videotaping webcasts and school news programs. Due to the vocation-like atmosphere, students will be given a significant amount of independence and, thus, must be self-motivated, curious and task oriented. All products will be available to be read or viewed by the Bigfork community and beyond.

Outdoor Literature

OUTDOOR LITERATURE

Grades 10-12

Credit .5

Outdoor Literature will focus on novels, stories, poems, journals, magazine articles, video clips, and music. English standards and literary terms will be covered throughout the following units: Novel studies, article reading and writing, author research/biographies, journal writing, book writing/illustrating, reading and creating original work, and song writing/poetry.

Mystery & Suspense

MYSTERY & SUSPENSE

Grades 10-12

Credit .5

Mystery and Suspense is a course designed to challenge the high school reader, writer, and thinker by requiring them to investigate classic and contemporary works of mystery. Written compositions as well as individual and group presentations will comprise major curriculum assessments.

Journalism

Journalism is a course designed to immerse students in the world of multi-media—including interviewing, newswriting, newscasting, podcasting, web designing, videography, and publishing. This class will give students a real-world, hands-on experience in the professional world. Due to the vocation-like atmosphere of the classroom, students will be given a significant amount of independence and thus, must be self-motivated, curious, and task-oriented. Students will be expected to participate individually and collectively to create high quality products.

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