There are many English classes available for seniors. As of right now, there are many options. These options include:
Expository writing
– a nonfiction writing course designed to foster critical and complex thinking
Creative book transformation
– a course focusing on a student selected literature that influences creative writing
Creative writing
– a course designed to explore different kinds of writing on a deeper level
Graphic novel as literature
– A course that explores working with fiction and non fiction graphic novels
Journalism
– a course designed to give students the opportunity to explore many types of journalism
Portfolio writing
– A workshop course that focuses on drafting, editing, and revising topics and issues
Creative writing II
– A course for those who already took creative writing, it focuses on more intense author/genre studies
Expository Writing
– A course in nonfiction writing designed to to foster critical and complex thinking
Gender Issues in Literature
– This course focuses on the roles, attitudes, and behaviors of men and women throughout history portrayed in literature
Modern World Literature
– This course allows students to explore current human right issues through a lens of philosophy and contemporary literature
English Literature and Composition
– An AP course that examines the literature, art, music, and philosophies of the world
For more information on these courses, it is located in the Program of Studies, pages 38-42
When speaking to many students, they usually just go to the class that their junior year teacher recommends to them. Students also seem to enjoy short stories class a lot. One student even states he would “rather take short stories than longer stories”. It is a smaller class size with a good workload. People that have taken Graphic Novel Literature say that it is a fun, engaging class. They say that the workload is not difficult but there is a good amount of reading. It was also stated that “if somebody enjoys reading comics, then graphic novels class is definitely for them”.
Overall, there are so many options. Seniors enjoy these classes due to the light workload, small class size, and many friends within the classes.
