THIS CLASS HAS MANDATORY SUMMER READING. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE YOU ENROLL YOUR STUDENT.

YOU MUST SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE AND HAVE A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR TO ENROLL IN THIS CLASS.

Course Description:  In this course, students will read and write about classic literature from a variety of authors.  First semester will focus on classic early literary works, focusing on the the theme of the hero. Second semester, students will move into classical argument writing based on more contemporary works of literature.  Paragraphs, essays, and research papers will be assigned from the readings. Students will be expected to read the assigned texts, write papers, research, and document information from credible secondary sources.  Outside reading, writing, research, and sharing of papers may be required each week. Upon completion of this class, students will have a clear knowledge of how to write a literary analysis essay, a classic argument essay, research secondary sources, annotate literary sources, and an understanding of some great classics. As students are exposed to different time periods, themes, and cultures through the literature, discussion of ideas will be presented from a Biblical worldview. 

Students must have access at home to a computer/laptop/iPad and the internet for this class. Students are required to bring a laptop/iPad to class. Grades and assignments will be shared through Google Classroom. Executive function and technology usage in the classroom will be emphasized throughout the year. STUDENTS WILL NEED ACCESS TO A FUNCTIONING PRINTER AT HOME.

Students will be encouraged to do their best and develop the skills and talent that God has given them in the area of academic writing. 

Prerequisite: Students must have a basic knowledge of essay writing to enroll in this class. Students must possess basic MLA research skills.