English Literature
Teacher: Eileen Chapman
Grades: 9 - 12
Meets: Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
Class Description: English Literature covers the best of American and British writers in the genres of novels, historical fiction, poetry, and award winning authors. The student will deepen his/her pleasure in experiencing the literature through learning about structure, style and themes. By interpreting the works through figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone, the student’s reading and writing skills will be strengthened. The student will evaluate the literature by applying critical thinking and deeper analysis. In addition to the essays, there will be discussions, projects, and tests to enhance understanding of the selected work. This class is recommended for the high school student. The list of books will be available before the summer and plan on four novels per semester. The English Literature course will prepare the student for the English Literature AP exam.
Prerequisites: None
Maximum number of students: 15
Homework: Weekly several hours
Cost: $50/mo; $15 one-time fee
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