Juniors in High School are either preparing for college or preparing for a career in the real world. In this class, we're going to cover grammar concurrent with reading literature and writing. This class will focus on reading and examining non-fiction texts alongside fictional stories. Each week, the class will start with a warm-up exercise to review/introduce concepts and allow students time to get into the classroom.  My teaching style is very conversational, but structured. My goal is to make the class as interactive as possible but cover the necessary topics. The discussion will be a big part of the class, and all students will be encouraged, but not required to participate.

Students will read “Hamlet”, by Shakespeare. They will also read the short story, "The Signal Man," by Charles Dickens, and the novella, “The Turn of the Screw”, by Henry James. Students will write an expository essay, argumentative essay, and literary analysis.

This class utilizes Google Docs to provide accountability, and also to encourage students to complete each step of the essay writing process. For each essay, students receive a Google Doc to complete class activities and essays. This allows for real-time updates on revisions, edits, and feedback. It also allows guardians to check on student progress in real-time. Students will receive in-depth feedback on all essays.

At the end of the semester, students will receive a portfolio of the exercises, rough drafts, feedback, and final drafts for their records. Formal grades will be given upon request.