Thursday JH & 9th (PM1B) – Literature & Essay Writing

Fall 2023 Semester

Teacher:

Carol Poston

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Class Schedule:

Thursday at 11:45-12:40 pm

Grades:

High School, Junior High

Class Duration:

55 minutes

Required Curriculum:

Book List for Fall 2023:
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
Book List for Spring 2024:
A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen
Animal Farm by George Orwell
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

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Class Tuition Fee:

$185 JH/$225 HS for writing class

Supply Fee:

Included in Class Fee

Class Description:

ONE YEAR CLASS

In this language arts class, students will study the structure of a formal essay alongside some fabulous literature. They will practice the various elements that make up an essay through writing exercises, essay prompts and literature critique. By the end of the year, they should be able to handle with ease the skeletal frame that supports a formal essay and use it for any subject. Plus, they will have read some great books! *This is a great class for 9th grade students who may need improvement in writing skills.