| ENGLISH I
Grade 9 |
English I extends student comprehension skills through varied literary genre; reinforces writing as a process; develops vocabulary; and reviews thinking, grammar, usage, and mechanics skills. |
| GREAT PLAYS
Grades 9-12 |
This is a literature course that includes the study of world plays from a variety of playwrights and eras. |
| DRAMA
Grades 9-12 |
The focus of drama is to introduce students to all aspects of theater. Students will be required to rehearse, memorize and perform given scenes. They will independently read and reveiw plays. Drama I will also include a study of state make-up. This course does not fulfill the English requirement. |
| COMMUNICATIONS I
Grades 9-12 |
This course is activity and performance based. The emphasis is on the practical aspects of communication. Students gain confidence in publish speaking. Basic language skills are reinforced. |
| COMMUNICATIONS II
Grades 9-12 |
This course is activity and performance based. The emphasis is on the aesthetics of communication and the art of interpersonal communication. |
| INDEPENDENT READING Grades 9-12 |
This is an independent reading course in which students read at their own level. It is an extension of the junior high accelerated reading program. |
| ENGLISH II
Grade 10 |
American literature is a chronological study of the interrelationship of United States history, culture, and literature. Oral and written activities reinforce the text. Additionally, students are expected to write a formal library paper using the MLA style. Skills of the previous years are reviewed and expanded. |
| VISUAL LITERACY
Grades 10-12 |
The objective of this course is to provide the student with skills needed to appreciate media. Access to a video camcorder is necessary. A parental consent form is a prerequisite. This course does not fulfill the English requirement. |
| ENGLISH III
Grade 11 |
English III concentrates on world literature, vocabulary, and the continuation of writing as a process. |
| PRINT COMMUNICATION Grades 11-12 |
Print communication emphasizes news-writing forms while examining various
aspects of the mass media. This course includes a balance of theory and hands-on
experience in the biweekly publication of our "Marquette Medium" page in
the local newspaper, as well as any other newsletters containing student
writing.
Content: |
| PRINT MEDIA
Grades 11-12 |
Print media gives the students an opportunity to explore a wide range
of experiences involved in the conception and production of a school yearbook.
In general, the Course emphasizes hands-on experience.
Content includes: |
| CREATIVE WRITING Grades 11-12 |
This course stresses daily writing, peer critiques and published pieces. The forms include: children's books, poetry, short fiction and critical analysis. |
| GREAT BOOKS Grades 11-12 |
Great Books reviews and applies aspects of an author's styles. Works of lasting literary merit are read and evaluated. |
| CLASSICS
Grades 11-12 |
In the general sense, a classic is the literature of any time recognized as of the highest excellence. This class explores the generally accepted classics. |
| PRE-COLLEGE COMPOSITION Grade 12 |
Pre-College Composition prepares the student for the four year college experience. A comprehensive review of the writing process is applied to the variety of writing forms. General skills are reviewed and opportunities for their implementation are practiced. A unit in mass media is included. |
