Course Description Book - Hortonville Area School District

Course Description Book 2012-2013Science Fiction (0050) will be traced from its early beginnings in England to contemporary writings. The course is designed to be a study of the classicssuch as Orwell’s 1984 and Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Various themes in a variety of short stories will also be explored. In addition, a number of creativescience fiction writing projects will be required.‣ - English 9, 10, 11 or Honors 9, 10, 11 (.5 credit) Both Semesters 12World Literature I (0061) students will read a wide variety of literature from around the world representing the history of human civilization from themost remote ancient cultures through present day. Class writing activities will also include some informal, personal narrative and creative writing to helpclarify ideas and stimulate discussions about the readings. The writings will stem directly from the reading and provide students the opportunity toimprove analytical, critical, and persuasive skills. The thematic units will be Individual, Family and Society, Loss of Innocence and Tolerance/Intolerance.One main objective is for students to learn information about history, the writers, their works and literary movements.‣ - English 9, 10, 11 or Honors 9, 10, 11(.5 credit) Fall Semester 12World Literature II (0062) students will read a wide variety of literature from around the world representing the history of human civilization from themost remote ancient cultures through present day. Class writing activities will also include some informal, personal narrative and creative writing to helpclarify ideas and stimulate discussions about the readings. The writings will stem directly from the reading and provide students the opportunity toimprove analytical, critical, and persuasive skills. The thematic units will be Metamorphoses, The Power of Love and Coping with Death. One mainobjective is for students to learn information about history, the writers, their works and literary movements.‣ - English 9, 10, 11 or Honors 9, 10, 11 (.5 credit) Spring Semester 1217