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MEDIA PRODUCTION II
One-Semester Course
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Media
Production I
Course Number: EN353
Media Production II is a second of two classes offered in the
study of mass media in our society. Media Production II
includes a major emphasis on the news profession, music and
film industries, social media, digital editing and the
production of news and feature stories for publication to the
students of MFHS and the community. Good Morning Falls is
a television show the class produces on a weekly basis,
providing Menomonee Falls High School and the community
news, sports and features from MFHS. The show will be aired
on our GMF YouTube and Schoology pages and provide an
opportunity for the students to anchor the news, produce
video stories and be part of a production team for a weekly,
published television news program.
MEDIA PRODUCTION III
One-Semester Course
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Media Production I & II
Course Number: EN354
Upon completion of Media Production I & II, students
enrolled in Media Production III will be production managers
for our weekly TV show, GMF, along with experiencing
opportunities to work with MFHS and outside businesses in
media-related projects. The goal is to put the student to work
on projects which promote the school district along with
gaining invaluable experiences in honing their
communication, videography, editing and management skills.
READING INTERVENTION
STRATEGIC READING
Year Long Course
Grades 9-11
Prerequisite: Reading Teacher &
Counselor Approval
Course Number:
Semester 1: XC465
Semester 2: XC466
The goal of this reading course is to enhance the literacy skills
of each student by implementing various reading strategies to
improve their ability to identify, comprehend and
communicate information from a text. Students will engage
in reading, writing and speaking in a small group setting. The
skills learned in this course will support core class
expectations and increase the ability of the student to have a
successful secondary education experience. Multiple reading
assessments are administered throughout this course to
monitor the literacy progress of each student. Continuation
or exit of the course will be recommended based on the
student’s progress.
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