English options for incoming Juniors

English options for incoming Juniors

English III Every junior student takes English III If you are considering changing what level English class you are in (Honors, Regular, Skills, Integrated Studies), please talk to your teacher outside of class If you really enjoy English, or are thinking about graduating early, we offer two courses that you can take in addition to English III to get extra English credits Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy Full Year Class Literary Expression Semester Long Class

Can you handle the truth?! Journalism, at its core, is the quest for the truth. Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy A full year course open to Grades 10-12 Create stories in newspaper and magazine format as well as for radio and television broadcast Learn to report the news, cover sports and entertainment, write opinion pieces, review movies and restaurants, and create blogs Design newspaper and magazine layouts and study photojournalism to understand how visual images tell stories

Within Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy students will: Decide what makes an event or issue newsworthy Investigate what is going on in the world and in our school Discuss what is ethical and legal in journalistic writing Learn how to conduct interviews and polls effectively

Within Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy students will: Watch television news and news analysis programs and review scripts from radio broadcasts View documentary films and exposes Read and talk about The Chicago Tribune and various magazine selections Read books about investigative reporting, rock n roll journalism, sports reporting, etc.

Literary Expression Do you see yourself as a more creative writer? Do you enjoy writing poetry and stories? In this semester long class, you will walk in the shoes of a writer, tracing the development of a creative piece from the spark of an idea to its publication or delivery to an audience. Writing and reading assignments may include: Memoirs Historical fiction Biography Short stories Micro fiction Free verse poetry Slam poetry Narrative poetry Formal form poetry Responsive essays

Literary Expression In addition to daily writing, important components of Literary Expression include the following: Research Oral presentations/performances Critique Workshops Developing creative ideas Working on using precise language Drafting/revising Freewriting/journaling Reading and response Portfolio

Again Every junior student takes English III You can take either of these two classes in addition to English III if you enjoy English, are interested in Journalism or Creative Writing, or desire to graduate early These classes are Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy Full Year Class Literary Expression Semester Long Class

Besides these classes We offer several other exciting classes that you can take in addition to your English class or classes. They do not count for English credit, but do count for your general credits Some of these class would fulfill your Fine Arts requirement They are (Note, you would take these in addition to English III)

Acting I, II & III This class taught me how to present myself in the best possible way not just to casting directors, but to people in general. -Tina, class of 2011

I was able to speak in front of groups of people much easier after this class. -Nick, Class of 2012 ACTING I Improvisation Character Development Scene Work Learn how to perform on the spot- Create interesting characters Work with partners to Whose Lin e is it Anyway? style. through developing walks, direct and act in your voices and gestures. selected scene.

I took Acting I because I wanted to be a lawyer. I took Acting II because I wanted to become an actor. - Dave, class of 2007. ACTING II Audition Workshop Advanced Scene Study On-Camera Work Learn how to audition for both Experiment with different methods Learn the difference stage and screen of acting and different styles between acting for stage of theater and acting for commercials, television & film

I took away a lot more than I thought I would from an acting class it became a family atmosphere and a comfortable place to take risks. I was unafraid of making mistakes. - Elise, Class of 2011 ACTING III Directing Workshop Independent Study Dramaturgy in Acting Learn how to apply your acting skills Select a period style of theater Study the background to a directorial position to research and perform of a playwright and play in the manner traditional and apply that information to that time to an in-depth character study

My favorite part about this class was all of the hands-on design experience we got. I loved coming to class to build my set design model. -Becky, Class of 2013 THEATER DESIGN

This class allows students to explore their own creativity. Even students who don t plan to pursue theater in the future enjoy experiencing what designers do first-hand. -Ms. Rubin THEATER DESIGN Set Design Costume Design Sound Design Choose a play and design the set; Create a costume design for Find and edit music and then build the model! a male and female character; sound effects for a complete with fabric swatches one-act play

Oral Interpretation Taking the Words on the Page and Bringing them to Life! Earn General Credit or Fine Arts Credit Literature Study through the Art of Performance Poetry, Short Stories, Drama and Speeches Group Interpretations

Forensics Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 students Training in Acting and Interpretation Performance of Literature Public Speaking and Debate Activities Comedy Writing and Radio Speaking

Journalism Workshop: Yearbook Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12 Get Credit for Creating (and Getting a Sneak Peak at) the Yearbook! Use your Creativity and Become a Journalist from Day 1 of the Course Learn Magazine-Style Writing, Photography, Graphic Design, Organization, Brainstorming, & Time Management Skills This Class Offers Leadership Opportunities and Teamwork Experiences This class is open for repeat enrollment. Students often take it 2 or 3 consecutive years!

Advanced Journalistic Writing Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation or Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy Get general credits for working on the Blueprint! Open to Grades 11 and 12 students Writing articles for the school newspaper Development of principles learned in Journalistic Expression and Media Literacy Opportunities for Leadership and Advancement Experience other aspects of newspaper production, including editing, desktop design, page make-up and use of graphics This class is open for repeat enrollment. Students often take it 2 or 3 consecutive years!

Radio I Open to Grade 9-12 students Earn a C or better in Radio 1 and become a DJ on 88.3 FM! (optional) Study history of popular music Write and perform newscasts and advertisements Hands-on intro to basic studio equipment, programming, and broadcast writing Study FCC Regulations Plan and perform an entertaining radio show for an audience

Radio II Advanced instruction in programming and performance Conduct live interviews Write and perform radio dramas Learn techniques in recording, editing, directing and production Prepare materials for radio broadcast on 88.3-FM DJ live school events and sports Be an integral part of 88.3s management team Plan and participate in fundraisers and charity events

Radio III Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12 students Pre-requisites: Radio I and II (an A or B in both) Independent study designed for the advanced communication student who has a definite interest in broadcasting as a career

Television I Open to Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Hands-on class teaches students how to operate a camera, how to script and direct a TV show, and how to edit their own productions Trained as television crew members by working with Cable 99 Projects include game shows, news, live broadcasts, music video production and the creation of a video yearbook Student who take this class need to allow for 2 periods: 1 period for the class, and 1 period to drive from DGN to DGS

Television II Open to Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Fine tune the skills they have learned in Television I Write, direct, produce, and edit a multi-episode program series to be aired on Cable 99 Create individual projects, polishing their work with the goal of airing it on Cable 99 Student who take this class need to allow for 2 periods: 1 period for the class, and 1 period to drive from DGN to DGS