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English Electives
12102 Broadcasting (Seaholm)
In the Broadcasting course, students will explore audio and video production concepts, equipment, and digital
technology in radio, internet, and television broadcasting. They will gain hands-on experience in news, sports, and
entertainment broadcasting, simulating real-world production. Students will be involved in decision-making for audienceappropriate content, news production, technical preparations, and creating commercials through writing, filming, and
editing. They will also contribute to producing, managing, and maintaining online and in-building content for Seaholm’s
daily announcements and WSHS Seaholm Radio Station. This course requires self-motivated, independent, and
responsible stu-dents. It is repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
NCAA Approved
114220 Creative Writing
This course is designed to challenge serious readers and writers. Students read and write poetry and prose in a workshop
format. The course focuses on three literary genres: poetry, short fiction, and drama. Students read professional writing in
all three genres as models for their own writing. Emphasis is on the technique, craft and art of writing.
Prerequisite: none
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
NCAA Approved
113520BL Honors Creative Writing
Live the writer’s life in this blended course! Honors Creative Writing is the significant next step from Creative Writing.
Students determine and create proposals for a large independent writing project they will spend the quarter creating.
Students connect their proposal to state standards and through frequent writing opportunities produce a unified product
such as a novel, book of poems, memoir, graphic novel, or script. Like professional writers, students who opt for the
blended course format will do some work outside the building with regular meetings to receive peer and teacher
feedback. This course has the possibility of a blended component.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Creative Writing or teacher recommendation.
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .25
NCAA Approved
120220 Debate
Students enrolled in debate undertake an in-depth analysis of various current controversial topics, which are
predominantly chosen by the students. While students will work with one or more partners in the preparation of evidence
and organization of speeches, students will be assessed individually. Students taking the course should demonstrate an
above-average reading ability and proficiency in the written and verbal expression of ideas. Because success in debate
depends on extensive preparation of ideas and support, the course is recommended for students that are willing to work
hard in putting together and organizing opening and rebuttal arguments. Students will learn to excel at prepared and
impromptu speaking, as well as strategically asking and answering questions.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: .25
NCAA Approved
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