Literature

In this class, students will read four different literary works each semester. (See "Books" below for the complete book list.) The reading (about 50 pages per week) is completed outside of class as homework. Students are required to answer questions about the reading or, in some cases, to write summaries of the reading. 

Class time is spent discussing the works, its themes and literary devices, and the lessons to be learned from the book. Participation in class discussion is required.

Because students read and comprehend at differing speeds, the amount of time spent on homework will vary greatly between students. In general, students should plan to spend about three to four hours per week on homework. 

11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$160 per semester (this is $10 per week)

Students are required to have a copy of each of the books by the designated date. These books may be purchased, borrowed, or checked out from the library.  Students may also listen to audio versions of the books though completing the questions may be slightly more difficult than when reading the book.

In general, siblings may share a book as long as the homework schedule can be worked out at home. 

Mrs. Beckstrom has multiple copies of most of the books. If you wish to borrow a book, please let her know as soon as possible.

Semester One Books:

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (I recommend the No Fear Shakespeare version. See link) Needed by August 21.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/julius-caesar-william-shakespeare/1105440904;jsessionid=CCDF7F2D671145DE1088A1E0881FF446.prodny_store02-atgap06?ean=9781411468986 

The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (Mrs. Beckstrom has multiple copies of this book to loan to students who wish to borrow them.) Needed by September 11.

Silas Marner by George Elliot (Mrs. Beckstrom has multiple copies of this book to loan to students who wish to borrow them.) Needed by October 2.

The Giver by Lois Lowry (Mrs. Beckstrom has several copies of this book to loan to students who wish to borrow them.) Needed by October 30.

Semester Two Books:

Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. Needed by January 8.

Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (Mrs. Beckstrom has multiple copies of this book to loan to students who wish to borrow them.) Needed by February 12

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (Mrs. Beckstrom has multiple copies of this book to loan to students who wish to borrow them.) Needed by February 26.

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. Needed by March 12.

reading books

notebook paper / computer paper for printing out answers if homework is completed on the computer

pen / pencil

3-ring binder