Writing with World Literature
Instructor:
Courtney Johnson
Description:
This two day per week class is geared for high school students in 10th through 12th grade. The focus of this class will be on essay writing and analyzing literature. This class is writing-intensive, so we will be building our essay-writing skills including argumentative, literary analysis, and research-based. In addition, we will dive into a variety of classic selections of literature from around the world, and learn about literary devices, elements of plot, figurative language, themes, symbols, characterization, and more. Vocabulary and/or SAT language prep activities will also be incorporated. The focus of this class is to prepare students to take dual credit English the following year.
Requirements:
The class will meet twice per week and homework will be assigned each class period to be turned in the following class. The student is expected to come to class prepared with assignments and reading completed. The amount of time required from week to week will vary based on the ability of the student. However, expect 3-5 hours a week on average outside of class time.
Prerequisites:
Student must be in at least 10th grade, be a proficient reader and have a beginning, working knowledge of essay writing.
Grades:
Homework
Class discussions
Writing assignments
Vocabulary assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Upon successful completion of this class a student will earn 1 English credit toward graduation.
Level of Parental Involvement
High School:
5 hours independently per day, 1 hour working with a parent per day
Texts:
A World Literature Anthology. Common Sense Press
No Fear Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare, William. Spark Publishing
Call of the Wild by Jack London
MLA Made Easy: Your Concise Guide to the 9th Edition ISBN: 978-1933167602
Other reading material and study guides will be provided or readily found on the internet.
Supplies:
1” 3-ring binder
5 Dividers
Notebook paper
Pens (black or blue)
2 Highlighters
2 Red pens
Google Account
Other Requirements:
The class will meet twice per week and homework will be assigned each class period to be turned in the following class. The student is expected to come to class prepared with assignments and reading completed. The amount of time required from week to week will vary based on the ability of the student. However, expect 3-5 hours a week on average outside of class time.