Middle School Literature
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
$370 per semester (2 semester course)*
*There is an annual student fee for all students taking classes at Pacific Coast Learning Center. Some charter schools allow for this fee to be added to the cost of classes rather than being paid out-of-pocket by parents. If your charters agrees, you may add $80 per semester to your purchase order to cover student fees. You may select this option when you register for the class.
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30, 10:45-12:15, & 1:00 - 2:30 Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 & 1:00 - 2:30
Good literature takes us to different times and places, introduces us to fantastic characters, and teaches us to imagine and tell good stories. The more we read, the better we communicate in spoken and written word. Written word is powerful and developing the ability to write well is essential. Junior high students will be exposed to engaging classical works of literature covering a wide range of genres, while emphasizing the development of excellent writing skills. This is an engaging, fast-paced class where students will write essays, expand their vocabulary, participate in group activities, memorize and recite, and give oral presentations. This class will prepare students to excel in English through high school and beyond.
Unit 1- Literary Terms Fundamentals of Writing
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Five paragraph essay writing
Unit 2 - Fairy Tales
Original fairy tale & creative presentation
Unit 3 - Fantasy
The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
Narrative writing & storytelling
Unit 4 – Mystery
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Short essay writing
Unit 5 - Non-Fiction/ Research -
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Research essay writing
Multi-media oral presentation
Unit 6 – Poetry
Various selections
Writing various forms of poetry
Annual poetry recital
Unit 7 – Realistic Fiction
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Journal writing
Class Materials:
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Notebook, lined paper, erasable writing utensils
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
$370 per semester (2 semester course)*
*There is an annual student fee for all students taking classes at Pacific Coast Learning Center. Some charter schools allow for this fee to be added to the cost of classes rather than being paid out-of-pocket by parents. If your charters agrees, you may add $80 per semester to your purchase order to cover student fees. You may select this option when you register for the class.
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30, 10:45-12:15, & 1:00 - 2:30 Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 & 1:00 - 2:30
Good literature takes us to different times and places, introduces us to fantastic characters, and teaches us to imagine and tell good stories. The more we read, the better we communicate in spoken and written word. Written word is powerful and developing the ability to write well is essential. Junior high students will be exposed to engaging classical works of literature covering a wide range of genres, while emphasizing the development of excellent writing skills. This is an engaging, fast-paced class where students will write essays, expand their vocabulary, participate in group activities, memorize and recite, and give oral presentations. This class will prepare students to excel in English through high school and beyond.
Unit 1- Literary Terms Fundamentals of Writing
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Five paragraph essay writing
Unit 2 - Fairy Tales
Original fairy tale & creative presentation
Unit 3 - Fantasy
The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
Narrative writing & storytelling
Unit 4 – Mystery
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Short essay writing
Unit 5 - Non-Fiction/ Research -
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Research essay writing
Multi-media oral presentation
Unit 6 – Poetry
Various selections
Writing various forms of poetry
Annual poetry recital
Unit 7 – Realistic Fiction
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Journal writing
Class Materials:
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
Notebook, lined paper, erasable writing utensils