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Cost: $120/semester
Class Description:
This class is for both the avid and reluctant reader in your household. We will read some of the greatest works made in and about the Medieval era, and check off some of those must-reads for high school, all while bringing the books alive through lively conversation and activities. No one should feel intimidated by the reading list, since these works are exciting and easily accessible when read with someone willing to explain and guide the reader.
This class will feel more like a book club, which will allow your budding philosopher and literary critic to learn through self-expression and engagement. Through guided discussion, students will learn literary terms and themes, while coming into their own opinions regarding great works of literature. The goal is to thoroughly understand, and hopefully fall in love with the books we read.
Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours a week reading and/or writing. Some of the books will conclude with a related creative writing assignment. Students are expected to participate in class discussion, as this is the way the teacher assesses their completion and understanding of the text. This course is eligible for high school credit.
Lauren Andrews has her B.A. in English and Philosophy, and one of her very favorite things to do is to discuss books, especially with young people.
Please also note that we are reading adult literature, which contains some adult themes and content. If you have any concerns about content, please contact the teacher to discuss options.
Required Reading:
Beowulf by Seamus Heaney (Audio version recommended due to this work being in Old English)
The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
*Parents should note that this is a one-semester class, only offered for our fall semester. It may be taken with the Mythmakers class for a full year of literature, or separately for a half credit.
Grades: 8th-12th
Instructor: Lauren Andrews
Time: 1:00-1:50am
Required materials: Access to all books on reading list. A pen/pencils and notebook or journal.
Teacher contact info:credo.bluffton@gmail.com
Cost: $120/semester
Class Description:
This class is for both the avid and reluctant reader in your household. We will read some of the greatest works made in and about the Medieval era, and check off some of those must-reads for high school, all while bringing the books alive through lively conversation and activities. No one should feel intimidated by the reading list, since these works are exciting and easily accessible when read with someone willing to explain and guide the reader.
This class will feel more like a book club, which will allow your budding philosopher and literary critic to learn through self-expression and engagement. Through guided discussion, students will learn literary terms and themes, while coming into their own opinions regarding great works of literature. The goal is to thoroughly understand, and hopefully fall in love with the books we read.
Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours a week reading and/or writing. Some of the books will conclude with a related creative writing assignment. Students are expected to participate in class discussion, as this is the way the teacher assesses their completion and understanding of the text. This course is eligible for high school credit.
Lauren Andrews has her B.A. in English and Philosophy, and one of her very favorite things to do is to discuss books, especially with young people.
Please also note that we are reading adult literature, which contains some adult themes and content. If you have any concerns about content, please contact the teacher to discuss options.
Required Reading:
Beowulf by Seamus Heaney (Audio version recommended due to this work being in Old English)
The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
*Parents should note that this is a one-semester class, only offered for our fall semester. It may be taken with the Mythmakers class for a full year of literature, or separately for a half credit.
Grades: 8th-12th
Instructor: Lauren Andrews
Time: 1:00-1:50am
Required materials: Access to all books on reading list. A pen/pencils and notebook or journal.
Teacher contact info:credo.bluffton@gmail.com