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Selah Class Descriptions
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Movies as Literature This class takes movies and analyzes them according to literary development. This is a good option for analytical development on a less intensive reading scale. This fun approach will help students learn the analyzation skills necessary in a college setting. This class is made specifically for high school students as topics covered will include social issues and critical thinking more appropriate for high school aged students. Students will be required to write essays in the MLA style. MLA style will be taught in class for those who are unfamiliar with that format. Analyzing Movies As Literature is meant to be an enjoyable and thought-provoking elective class rather than a mundane class. Assignments given will vary from reading the book the movie was based upon and writing a comparative essay, to writing a comparison of one movie to another (Mondays, 12:00 to 2:00pm). (Taught by Ashlea Massi). Creative Writing for Junior High
Students will learn the basics of creative writing, focusing on grammatical structure and short stories. The goal of the course is to create an interest and enjoyment in writing so that writing will be pleasurable to the student. (Mondays, 10:00 to 11:30am. Taught by Ashlea Massie). Creative Writing for Senior High Students should be familiar with the basics of creating a story. Four main categories will be focused on: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Drama writing. Non-Fiction writing will focus on memoirs, autobiographies and biographies. The goal of the course is to create an interest and enjoyment in writing so that writing will be pleasurable to the student. This class is offered especially for those students who just love writing creatively, as most writing classes focus on essay writing. (Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00pm. Taught by Ashlea Massie).
English I (Word in Season I); Ancient Civilizations We will discuss the beginnings of civilizations and God's walk with mankind throughout Ancient times. Students will read ancient classics such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Code of Hammurabi and compare them with the teachings of Scripture though daily Bible Readings. This year is structured to provide the student with a sound foundation in Ancient History, the Bible’s teachings and themes of the Old Testament. History will cover the beginning civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt through the later empires of Assyria, Babylon and Medo-Persia. We will study grammar and write creative and basic expository paragraphs with an emphasis on sound content and themes. (Taught by Ashlea Massi).
English II (Word in Season II); Greek and Roman through Medieval Students will read about the world empires of Greece and Rome in the first semester and the Medieval Times in the second semester. They will study logic, rhetoric, and the spreading of Christianity throughout the known world through the works of Plutarch, Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Chaucer, Dante, St. Thomas Aquinas and many others. The class will study the six types of college essays and journalism. (Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm) English III (Word in Season III); Renaissance through Age of Reason From the early writings of the Italian Renaissance to the reformation of the established church, students will discover the forces that changed Europe after the Middle Ages, creating an expansion of Western Civilization across the globe. In the second semester, the class will discover the Reason writers such as Pope, Swift, Rousseau, Moliere, Jefferson, and Franklin. The second semester will end with an in-depth study of the French and American Revolutions and the founding of the American government. Writing will cover essays and research papers with an emphasis on scholarly research. (Thursdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm)
English IV (Word in Season IV); Romanticism through Modern From the impulsive Romantic adventurers to the Victorian value reformers, students will watch man’s desperate attempt to find answers, culminating in Modern times. Writing will focus on in-depth critical analysis, style, individual study, college entrance writing, and writing for our current culture. (Tuesdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm).
Drama The Goal of Drama is to encourage students to speak comfortably and audibly before large crowds of people, learn to present characters, improve in improv skills, work as a team with other actors and crew members, and acquire skills in all areas of the theater such as set, lighting, makeup, sewing, and stage managing. Each class will study acting techniques first semester and present a full length play second semester. Drama I A drama class for elementary students developing stage confidence and basic characterization through acting games and performance opportunities. Drama II -- Character A drama class for new students entering on a High School or Junior High level, covering character development and a survey of basic stage craft. This class is fundamental to any of the other drama classes offered. Drama III -- Voice and Diction "If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around to hear it, did it make a sound?" or "If an actor delivers a stunning soliloquy of a classic character, but noone can hear his voice, did communication occur?" Students will focus on technique for audible voice and diction in a theater atmosphere through acting games, scavenger hunts and warmup techniques. Drama IV -- Shakespeare Students will focus on the challenge of delivering Shakespeare's Renaissance verse in a manner that engages and entertains modern audiences. The class will learn just how witty and wacky the old bard really was. Drama V – Realism After the previous year of elevated verse and prose, students will return to a focus on delivering performances that show true life experiences Drama VI – Stage Craft/ Directing Students will cover all parts of theater in a more indepth context, with individual projects in Lights, Sound, Stage, and Directing. Drama VII – Directed Study and Performance Group Students may take on individual projects with many performance opportunities. Musical Theater I We will cover the basics of singing as a chorus, jazz dance, ballroom dance, and character acting. Students intested in solos may work with the director seperately. Musical Theater II We will develop skills in singing as a chorus, jazz dance, ballroom dance, and character acting. Students intested in solos may work with the director seperately.
French The Goal of French is to give High School students the basics of the French language through basic vocabulary and grammar, daily speaking time and hands on activities in order to keep it as a “living” language among its new young speakers. French I and II will use the Bob Jones High School French curriculum.
French I Covers basic vocabulary and sentence formation and the Present, Passe Compose, and Future Proche verb tenses. French II Covers more vocabulary, complicated sentence patterns and all remaining verb tenses. French III Reviews grammar and vocab from French I and II and adds more with an emphasis on practical application through conversation, writing and French media (not offered 2008 -- 2009).
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