In this English class students will read some of the great works of world literature, as well as a variety of examples of literature from various cultures and time periods. Along the way they will develop an understanding of how literature and history are intertwined and of how culture shapes literature. Students will write response papers, critical essays, imitations, and creative works.

This class integrates with World History. Students may take the two classes to get an integrated study of world history and literature. Students can also choose to take only the history class or the literature class.

Prerequisite: Students must read at a 10th-grade level, and must have foundational high school writing skills (i.e., write an excellent paragraph). If you are unsure about your student’s reading or writing level, please contact the instructor.

Each year I repeat high school literature and composition with a different book list and varied writing assignments. Each class is a credit of high school English. If you took British Literature last year, this will be a completely different class.

This is a new class at Thrive and the book list is still under review. Please check back or email Ms. Starr for updates. When the book list is complete it will be posted here and in the class description on our website. Works currently under review include Antigone, Julius Caesar, North and South, Cry, the Beloved Country, The Metamorphosis, The Cherry Orchard, and A Tale of Two Cities. This list does not yet represent the final book list, but it does provide insight into the reading level and content under consideration.

Grades: 10th-12th (9th graders with permission)

Homework: Students will have reading and writing assignments every week and should expect to spend 3 hours a week on this class.

Materials – TBA

One-Time Material Fee: $25

Tuition: $65/mo.

Min/Max Students: 4/10

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Please Note: This price includes the first month’s tuition, the one-time materials fee, and a 3% credit card fee.