Classic English Literature & Composition I (7th-8th grades)
Live Online - Mondays 1:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. EST
Dates: Sept. 8, 2026 - May 14, 2027
Instructor: Renee Metcalf
Course Description:
Step into the shoes of literary giants and embark on a transformative journey through classic literature. This class aims to expose students to the profound ideas, universal themes, and enduring characters found in classic works. Students read texts in their historic, literary, and artistic context which results in greater comprehension. Through further investigation of related topics, lively discussions, creative writing exercises, and collaborative projects, students will develop their communication skills, broaden their perspectives, and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of language. By the end of the course, they will be equipped with the tools to analyze, interpret, and appreciate classic literature for a lifetime.
Tuition
Texts:
We will read from the classic texts below. I highly recommend a print copy and not a digital one.
Selected short stories (provided by the instructor)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy M. Montgomery
Goals and Objectives:
Live Online - Mondays 1:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. EST
Dates: Sept. 8, 2026 - May 14, 2027
Instructor: Renee Metcalf
Course Description:
Step into the shoes of literary giants and embark on a transformative journey through classic literature. This class aims to expose students to the profound ideas, universal themes, and enduring characters found in classic works. Students read texts in their historic, literary, and artistic context which results in greater comprehension. Through further investigation of related topics, lively discussions, creative writing exercises, and collaborative projects, students will develop their communication skills, broaden their perspectives, and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty of language. By the end of the course, they will be equipped with the tools to analyze, interpret, and appreciate classic literature for a lifetime.
Tuition
Texts:
We will read from the classic texts below. I highly recommend a print copy and not a digital one.
Selected short stories (provided by the instructor)
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy M. Montgomery
Goals and Objectives:
- Read and annotate to uncover pattersn, questions, and observations.
- Explore how one story can raise many questions and have more than one right answer.
- Discuss your ideas online and see how other students' opinions change or strengthen your own.
- Investigate background details that aid in understanding characters, settings, and conflict in more depth.
- Respond to literature through a variety of short writing assignments and longer essays.
- Create projects that demonstrate an understanding of stories in fun and meaningful ways.
- Build your literary vocabulary so you can talk about books with confidence.
