Who/What/Where/When
8th to 12th grades
This class will consist of reading assigned classics, in-class projects and discussion, reading comprehension quizzes, and short essays. It will also include a unit on poetry analysis. Weekly homework is required.
Earns 1/2 an English credit, match with any high school writing course for a full English credit
Class meets at my home near Mardel (exact address will be given at registration)
Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00pm
September 4 – May 7
Costs
- $35 a month (first month due upon registration/ doubles as non-refundable deposit)
- (students also taking a writing course will be given a discounted rate)
- $5 registration/materials fee
- I accept cash, check and Venmo
- All deposits are non-refundable
Materials Required
- 1″ binder with paper OR notebook: for taking notes in class
- A small notebook: for taking notes while reading
- pencils/pens
- ability to type and print regularly
- ability to check Google Classroom weekly
- 6 books: (your preference of physical books, digital books or audio books) We will not necessarily read them in this order. Poetry and short stories will be provided by me, you will not need to buy them.
Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Little Britches by Ralph Moody
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