Thursday 8th & 9th (PM2B) – Literature & Essay Writing



No New Students



Teacher:

Carol Poston

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Class Schedule:

Thursday at 1:00-1:55 pm

Grades:

High School, Junior High

Class Duration:

55 minutes

Required Curriculum:

Fall Semester Book List:
Carry on Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
Spring Semester Book List:
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:

$200 JH/$250 HS per semester (writing class)

Supply Fee:

$10 - Included in Class Fee



Class Description:

ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that a student who took this class last year in 8th grade can take it again for 9th grade as the books studied will be different) – Full Class – No New Students:

In this English class, students will study the structure of a formal essay while we read 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. Students will also expand their vocabulary as they master the meanings and use of new words and spend time thinking critically about novel themes and authorial choices.

*This is a great class for 9th grade students who may need improvement in writing skills.