Description
High School English Literature and Composition
Please note: Both fall and spring semesters must be completed to obtain a full credit. This class can not be started in the spring.
Course Description:
This class is designed for 9th grade students and prioritizes learning the basics of writing academic essays, an introduction to MLA format, and a comprehensive array of literary elements, genres, and subjects. It is an overall introduction to high school English so students are better prepared for higher level classes.
Prerequisites:
Strong understanding of basic writing mechanics; familiarity with a word processing program (Google Docs or Microsoft Word); commitment to avoiding plagiarism and use of generative AI
Book List:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (ISBN: 978-0-446-31078-9)
Iphigeneia at Aulis by Euripides (ISBN: 978-0-19-507709-4) — Please get this exact copy!
Animal Farm by George Orwell (ISBN: 978-0-15-101026-4)
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn (ISBN: 978-0-385-72243-8)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Shakespeare (No Fear Shakespeare) (ISBN: 978-1411404373)
Poetry and Short Stories provided
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Instructor: Jennie Miller (jennie@jenniecreates.com)
For: Grade 9
Hours: 4-5 hours each week
Credit Hours: 1 High School Credit (on completion of both semesters)
Syllabus: Click here to see a broad overview of what’s expected for both semesters
Fall Dates: August 17 – Dec 11 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)
Spring Dates: January 4 – April 30 (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)
Minimum Class Size: 4
