Literature is a magical world full of unknown possibilities and together we will explore it using character mapping, discussions of literary devices such as foreshadowing, and overarching themes found in literature. Students will read the book and dive in to of the world using discussions, worksheets, and out of class activities to gain a deeper understanding of the assigned book. Activities and discussions will be based on the set of chapters assigned that week.

Parents: Please be aware that the student must have a copy of the book in order to participate and the student should read chapters assigned before the first class meets.

Each week, the instructor will assign chapters by dividing the chosen book into manageable reading blocks. Additional content will be assigned in addition to the chapters.


See attached sample syllabus
Pre-Read: Chapters selected based on book content

Week One (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Reading Chapters selected based on book content
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Foreshadowing, Character viewpoint
-Journal concepts: Fantasy vs Fiction

Week Two (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Reading Chapters selected based on book content
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Chapter Preview
-Journal concepts: Spatial reasoning of settings

Week Three (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Reading Chapters selected based on book content
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Protagonist versus Antagonist 
-Journal concepts: World building

Week Four (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Chapters selected based on book content
-Literary concepts: Character Mapping, Dorian Gray Effect (power of names)
-Journal concepts: Hero complex

Week Five (Assigned in class):
-Assigned Reading - None
-Assigned Watching - Movie based on book content (if applicable)
-Literary concepts: Character growth, plot devices, the role of plot guides in fantasy, Plot twists
-Journal concepts: Compare/Contrast story telling methods