Literatura británica: lectura y escritura en las Islas Británicas

Welcome to the Survey of British Literature. In this a high school-level English class, we will learn the historical/cultural backgrounds, characteristics, and classic authors of different movements.  We will read selections from Canterbury Tales, the play Macbeth, selections from various English poets, and three short English novels. 

Outside of class, students will be responsible for reading or watching various materials. This varies from reading a piece of literature to watching a short biographical or historical video. We will discuss the themes of the literature we are studying, the most important authors, and the ways that this period influenced English literature.  Throughout the semester, students will have the opportunity to tailor homework to their individual interests.  We will have a final project that is interest-led and allows the students to walk away with an edited work. 

In order to count for half a credit, students will need to complete all homework.  Parents may of course choose to have their learner only complete the reading.  Please contact me if that is the case for your learner. 

I will mark and return all homework or projects.  The act of editing and revising is what makes students better writers. Spelling, grammar, and writing conventions are important; however, they are not the focus of this class.  If a parent desires a grade assigned, please contact me before the semester begins.   Students and parents should understand that the teacher considers plagiarism as well as the use of generative AI in composition to be unacceptable.  Parents will be contacted if such a problem is suspected and no grade will be given until the assignment is redone.  If a student finds reading and writing difficult, I am willing for them to access the material in audio format and submit their homework in video form. If students find class discussion difficult, I am willing for them to interact with the material through increased writing.  Please contact me before the semester begins to discuss accommodations.