This will be a challenging class, but I know everyone will be able to do well if they are willing to make the effort. And you might even have a little fun, too! We have a lot of material to cover this year, but we will also be flexible with our schedule. So as things come up, we will adjust our readings and assignments.
Here are some of the topics that we will be learning during the first semester:
- A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
- Canterbury Tales by Chaucer
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Short stories and poetry
- Socratic seminars
- AP Test preparation
- Writing workshops
In addition to our in-class readings, students will also be required to read at least one (approved) outside novel during each six-week grading period. I will be giving more information on this project in the first weeks of class.
(I will be updating this information as we go along, so check back soon!)
