Students will grow in their abilities to read, understand, and analyze what they are reading, looking closely at literary and rhetorical devices. Students will grow in their ability to participate in a healthy debate and discussion with their peers. 

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, and held a Professional Teaching Certificate in Florida to teach English in grades 6-12.  I taught middle and high school Language Arts in public schools in Florida, and for the past several years I have taught comprehensive Language Arts classes to homeschoolers, both in-person and online.  I have several years of experience teaching speeches, short stories, poems, and novels, that deal with complex issues such as those present in various works including "The Giver," "Lord of the Flies," "Night," and "A Long Walk to Water" in a variety of contexts, dealing with the inherent complex issues that arise with these topics.  As we discuss challenging topics in this class, we will affirm the value of all humanity, regardless of country of origin, religion, economic status, gender, etc. 

All content for this class is found in the public domain and will be posted in the classroom the weekend before each class. Content is not required to be accessed before class time to accommodate students who may register the same day as the class.