High School Registration Guide - White Bear Lake Area Schools

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LANGUAGE ARTS 10
Full Year/1 credit Grade 10
Prerequisite: Language Arts 9
Level: General
This course emphasizes the skills of
reading, writing, speaking and critical
thinking. Reading selections include
short-fiction, non-fiction, drama and
novels. Writing activities include
multi-paragraph composition and
research skills. Students also work
on vocabulary, spelling, grammar and
thinking skills. Special attention will
be given to preparation for the
MCA Reading Test.
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HONORS
LANGUAGE ARTS 10
Full Year/1 credit Grade 10
(Students must also enroll in
Honors American History)
Prerequisite: Recommendation
of 9th grade language arts
teacher, demonstrated academic
achievement and completion of
summer reading component. A MAP
score of 231 or above is recommended.
Level: Advanced
This is an interdisciplinary course
designed to develop higher levels of
thinking. Students will engage in
an in-depth study of post-Civil War
American History and Literature.
Students will earn one credit in
Language Arts 10 and one credit in
American History by taking this twoperiod
course. This course emphasizes
critical thinking, writing, reading,
dramatization, speaking, listening,
research and linguistics. Students are
expected to read and comprehend at/or
above grade level and be able to write
logical, cohesive compositions. Students
must be responsible and possess the
self-initiative and discipline to do
extensive reading, long-range
assignments and in-depth research.
This course is also listed in the Social
Studies section. Special attention
will be given to preparation for the
MCA Reading Test.
LANGUAGE ARTS
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THEATER ARTS
Semester/.5 credit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Level: General
This elective course focuses on the
historical, social, performance and
technical aspects of drama. The class
will examine the historical elements of
theater, artistic performances, and offer
opportunities to practice dramatic skills.
The class will promote the study and
evaluation of classic film in regard to the
areas of acting, direction, art direction
and screenplay. Students will read plays,
perform skits, write response papers,
and engage in discussion. Successful
completion of this course satisfies
the state requirement for the Arts.
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LANGUAGE ARTS 11:
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
Full Year/1 credit Grade 11
Prerequisite: Recommendation of
10th grade Language Arts teacher.
Level: Introductory
This course is a continuation in the
Introductory Language Arts 9-12
course sequence. It emphasizes the
basic development of reading, writing
and thinking skills. Special emphasis
is placed on vocabulary development,
comprehension, study skills, speaking,
listening, and the appreciation and
understanding of literature.
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LANGUAGE ARTS 11
Full Year/1 credit Grade 11
Prerequisite: Language Arts 10
Level: General
This course will strengthen students’
reading, writing, speaking and listening
skills. Each unit will integrate these skills
with a concentrated study of literature.
The American literature selections will
be a mix of traditional, historical, and
multicultural pieces. Students will read
some novels in common and will have
novel choices for independent reading.
Students will continue to refine their
writing skills and will be required to
complete a variety of writing assignments
in order to successfully complete this
course.
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HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS 11
Full Year/1 credit Grade 11
Prerequisite: Students will
be recommended for this course
by their 10th grade Language
Arts teacher.
Level: Advanced
Through an intensive study of literature,
with an emphasis on classic American
texts, students in this course will refine
their close reading skills. Students will
improve their writing through a variety
of assignments, focusing primarily on
literary analysis. Through multiple
writing and speaking assignments,
students will learn to develop and
support persuasive arguments.
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LANGUAGE ARTS 12:
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
Full Year/1 credit Grade 12
Prerequisite: Recommendation
of 11th grade Language Arts teacher.
Level: Introductory
This course is the final step in the
Introductory Language Arts 9-12 course
sequence. It is designed to facilitate
student progress toward graduation.
It emphasizes the basic development
of reading, writing and thinking skills.
Special emphasis is placed on the
appreciation and understanding of
literature and applying academic skills
toward further experiences in postsecondary
and workplace environments.
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