Journalism and Publication – This course teaches the steps involved in publishing. Production of publications includes article writing, page layout and design, scheduling of projects, meeting deadlines, revising, and editing. Learners will explore publishing in various media.
Middle School Literature – This course focuses on the reading of various types of literature with an emphasis on reading as a process. The course will include an introduction to elements of literature, enhancement of comprehension skills, application of literature to real-life situations, and integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. It will also integrate interdisciplinary materials and nonfiction from a variety of media.
Nonfiction Forum – This course focuses on the reading of course texts and informational resources. Composition, speech, research, and aligned literature will be incorporated as components, as well as study and test-taking skills. Nonfiction Forum can be combined with other content courses, such as Social Studies or Science.
Speech and Debate – In this course learners will learn to prepare debate cases, in addition to learning the speech skills taught in the required English courses. Emphasis will be on argumentation skills and logical organization.
Speech and Drama – In this course learners prepare and deliver speeches, explore the history of theater, study parts of the physical theater, and experience the various jobs in producing and performing a play. It adds flexibility for various school schedules