Language Arts Electives
[Non-English credit]
Debate classes are not being offered next year. They are being incorporated into Competitive Speaking classes.
414000 Oral Communication--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit
This course meets high school graduation requirements. Areas covered include the communication process, public speaking, oral interpretation, problem-solving, and mass communications.
41401A/41401B Competitive Speaking I/Oral Communication--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
This is a speech course offered to students interested in entering competitive speech. Areas of concentration are in dramatic and humorous interpretation, solo and duet acting, readers theatre, and poetry and prose interpretation. Students practice communicating in different group situations. Students learn how to prepare notes and outlines for speeches and practice giving speeches. With guidance from the speech coach, the students choose and prepare selections for competition. Participation in tournaments is encouraged, but not required. Must be able to meet AAA rules.
41401C/41401D Competitive Speaking II--SHS, HBHS
11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
Students participate on the experienced level of competition at tournament. They work on more advanced projects and students may participate at the Arkansas Student Congress. Tournament participation is required. Must be able to meet AAA rules.
41401E/41401F Competitive Speaking III--SHS
12 - 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
This course is for the students ready to compete at the championship level at tournaments. Students also serve as peer coaches for less advanced competitors. Tournament participation is required. Must be able to meet AAA rules.
41500I Journalism- Introduction to Newspaper--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit
This course concentrates on news reporting and writing, opinion writing, newspaper layout and design and principles of photographic composition. Students survey the modern newspaper and its role in society. Practical experience includes interviewing techniques, investigative reporting, sports reporting, and the business aspects of a student produced publication. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply for the newspaper staff.
41500J Journalism - Introduction to Yearbook--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit
This course concentrates on feature writing, yearbook layout and design, theme development, coverage, content, planning and the principles of photography. Students learn the techniques for producing a modern school yearbook. Practical experience includes interviewing, photography, and the business aspects of the high school yearbook. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply for membership on the Yearbook staff.
41500N/41500P Journalism - Newspaper--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
(May be taken all three years for credit.)
Prerequisite: B or better in English.
Newspaper students do the legwork of newspaper production: reporting, writing stories, designing pages, advertising, editing, proofreading, photography, and circulation. The members produce the school newspaper. The paper is produced using the best technology available. All work is done using computers and desktop publishing. It is a performance-based course. Class members will function as a staff for production of the literary magazine.
41500Y/41500Z Journalism - Yearbook--SHS, HBHS
10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit
(May be taken all three years for credit.)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Yearbook Journalism or teacher approval
Students learn fundamentals involved in creating a yearbook such as layout, graphics, copy, planning, photography, advertising, circulation, and campus coverage. Students learn what is needed to complete a successful yearbook. They prepare the book. In the first year, students move into an area of specialization. An attempt is made to match the student with his/her special interests. Second-year students work toward editorships and are in charge of specific areas of yearbook production. The yearbook is compiled using IBM computers. This is a performance-based course that requires self-discipline.