ENGLISH 7 (Year) Course #070/071
Class periods are divided to include work with literature, writing, grammar/mechanics, spelling, and vocabulary. Students will read nonfiction and fiction selected from different cultures and will use the five steps of the writing process in composition assignments. Students will also do independent reading in the Accelerated Reader program. They will take the required Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment for reading. Back to List
ENGLISH 8 (Year) Course #072/073
Students will continue to expand their reading comprehension skills by reading culturally diverse fiction and nonfiction. They will work with grammar/mechanics, spelling/vocabulary, use the five steps of the writing process, and read independently in the Accelerated Reader program. Students will take the required Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment for reading. Back to List
ENGLISH 9 (1 Credit) Course #074/075
English 9 consists of a combination of writing, grammar, and literature. The writing process is used as the basis of written expression. The writing of descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive paragraphs is begun, as well as the writing of essays. The study of grammar completes the work on parts of speech and introduces the study of sentence structure and the use of transitional words and phrases in the paragraph. The literature portion of the course introduces the study of the short story, nonfiction, poetry and the novel as types of literature. Students will begin their study of Shakespeare with the study of Romeo and Juliet. Back to List
SPEECH 1 (.5 Credit) Course #076
This course includes an interview of a classmate, personal experience speech, demonstration speech, sales speech, oral interpretation, and informative speech, as well as other beginning speech projects. This course is a required course. Recommended in 9th grade. Back to List
ENGLISH 10 (1 Credit) Course #078/079
Sophomore English consists of a combination of grammar, literature and writing. The grammar section will review all major parts of speech, examine sentence structure and emphasize correct punctuation. The literature section will examine and define the basic elements of fiction by first concentrating on short stories. This learning will be applied in later, longer, more challenging readings. The writing will consists of short essays that emphasize correct usage, spelling and form. Back to List
PRE-COLLEGE WRITING (.5 Credit) Course #095
This course is a prerequisite to College English and is designed as an intense writing lab to prepare you for college level writing. Assignments will include grammar reviews, practice using MLA formatting, practice writing dialogue, and practice writing from multiple points of view and for multiple purposes. Students will also spend time preparing for the college entrance writing and reading test which is a requirement for acceptance into the college courses offered through MSCTC - Fergus Falls. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A > 3.0 and be in the top 1/2 of their class. Recommended for 11th grade. ( Alternative to Practical Writing for 11th grade.) Back to List
PRE-COLLEGE LITERATURE (.5 Credit) Course #085
This course will pick up where Pre-College Writing left off. Students will learn to analyze literary works of short fiction, poetry and drama. Proficiency will be demonstrated in class presentations, tests and essays. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in Pre-College Writing. (Alternative to Novels for 11th grade.) Back to List
PRACTICAL WRITING (.5 Credit) Course #084
This course examines and explains various aspects of workplace communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). It is designed for students who plan to attend a technical college or enter the workplace directly after high school. (Alternative to Pre-College Writing for 11th grade.) Back to List
NOVELS (.5 Credit) Course #090
This class will read three to four novels: A Separate Peace, Ordinary People and Brave New World. Class discussions will center on either the social implications of novels and their influences on their time periods or on the main characters in each novel and their individual journeys to a better understanding of self. The class will examine multiple literary elements and their influences over character dynamics. Students will keep a double-entry notebook for each novel, and there will be required essays and tests pertaining to each novel. (Alternative to Pre-College Literature for 11th grade.) Back to List
WORLD LITERATURE (1 Credit) Course #086/087
This literature course will study plays, stories, poems, and novels from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. The course units are arranged so that works from different times and places will show common themes and perspectives of the human condition. Students will also engage in research writing and some individual reading. (Alternative to College English for 12th grade.) Back to List
COLLEGE ENGLISH (1 Credit) Course #083
College English is a year-long course that combines English 1101 and 1102 from MSCTC at Fergus Falls. A local, high school instructor overseen by a college professor teaches it. Students will receive six semester college credits upon successful completion of this course. English 1101 is an introductory writing course designed to prepare students for later college and career writing. The course focuses on developing fluency through a process approach, with particular emphasis on rewriting and revision. Students will consider purpose and audience, read and discuss writing, and further develop their own writing processes through successive revisions to produce polished drafts. Course work will include an introduction to argumentative writing, writing from sources, and a short research project. English 1102 is designed to assist students in developing their written communication skills through a process approach involving prewriting, drafting, and revising analytical essays. Students will read critically from a variety of genres and write essays that either respond to or analyze the chosen literary works. In addition, students will continue to give attention to organization, syntax, usage, point-of-view, and voice in their essays. Prerequisites: passing grades on the college entry reading and writing tests and successfully completing both Pre-College Writing and Pre-College Literature. Back to List
CREATIVE WRITING - Elective: 10th-12th (.5 Credit) Course #097
This class is designed so that students, upon completion will be able to write short stories of various styles. Students will be able to construct and compose a variety of written forms that are the basis for most short original works. These include stream-of- conscious writing, interior monologues, dramatic monologues, dialogues, stories that center on setting, diary narratives, and letter narratives as well as other fiction writings. Students will also be keeping a journal, participating in peer evaluations, reading other fictional works and one novel. Back to List
THEATRE PRODUCTION / ONE ACT PLAY - Elective: 10th-12th (.5 Credit) Course #093
In this course students will explore all aspects involved in the production of a play. Their focus will be concentrated on interpretation, performance, and stagecraft. In addition to reading a variety of plays, students will also determine how best to present the play. They will spend class time in rehearsal and in stage, costume and properties preparation. As their major projects, students will present a full-length play in front of an audience and will also prepare a one-act play for competition. Due to MSHSL rules, only 20 members of the class will be permitted to participate in the one-act play. This course may be taken up to three times. Back to List
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