It is my hope that this course will help to broaden and deepen a student’s understanding of the concept of being a citizen of the world, while sharpening their reading, writing, and thinking skills.  This course is designed as a prelude to college level courses which require critical thinking, reading beyond the obvious and insight into multicultural literature.

As a homeschool parent, I have taught my children these key authors. I have also worked with a wide variety of young writers from different cultures. I have also served on an antiracist board and racial reconciliation team at two nonprofits. Presently, my young homeschooling children continue to enjoy these authors.

Cheryl R. Carter is a busy homeschooling mother, author, speaker and a college professor with a passion to help others write well. She teaches English and Creative Writing classes and has written broadly on  a variety of subjects.. She is the author of several books including Organize Your Life, Chasing God and the Kids Too, Essential Writing Skills for the College Bound Student, Inspire the Writer in Your Child and Organize Your AD/HD Child.  In addition to writing fiction and poetry in her spare time, she blogs regularly on issues of clarity in written communication and the family.  She has a BA in English Literature and a MFA in Creative Writing  and has done graduate study in Special Education. She has a Certificate in College Admission from Columbia University. She has also written literary guides and won academic awards for her writing. Her books have been translated into Hebrew, German, Czech  and Polish are selling well internationally. Carter's curriculum and writing classes focus on equipping students with the vital skills for lifetime communication success. Her curriculum and classes are marked by a sense of depth yet simplicity that nurture a love of writing in students. 


 

Homework Offered
Weekly homework consists of writing academic, reflective or creative writing exercises based on the weekly reading. All writing assignments will get commentary. Students may opt out of the written homework scoring, if they like. 
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Homeschool parents will be given a grade report and class description for their high school transcripts or to report in states with strict homeschool regulations.
Grades Offered