MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERATURE
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 (LEVEL A) / 10:45-12:15 (LEVEL B) / 1:00 - 2:30 (LEVEL B)
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 (LEVEL B) / 1:00 - 2:30(LEVEL A)
$385 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 the cost of the student fee to your first PO.
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 learn to write high-quality 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.
**NEW**
This course is offered at two levels. Students who are transitioning into the rigors of middle school are recommended to take LEVEL A where they can expect instruction to be foundational and equipping for LEVEL B, where students are prepared to transition to high school work.
Unit 1- Mythology- various selections of myths from all over the world and The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 (LEVEL A) / 10:45-12:15 (LEVEL B) / 1:00 - 2:30 (LEVEL B)
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 (LEVEL B) / 1:00 - 2:30(LEVEL A)
$385 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 the cost of the student fee to your first PO.
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 learn to write high-quality 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.
**NEW**
This course is offered at two levels. Students who are transitioning into the rigors of middle school are recommended to take LEVEL A where they can expect instruction to be foundational and equipping for LEVEL B, where students are prepared to transition to high school work.
Unit 1- Mythology- various selections of myths from all over the world and The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
- Verbs and verb tenses
- Write an original myth
- Formal letter and news article writing
- Includes various works of Edgar Alan Poe and a treasure hunt!
- Research essay and multi-media oral presentation
- Five paragraph essay comparing the novel to the movie
- Includes optional field trip to see a production of the play
- Write a short story
- Writing various forms of poetry
- Includes annual poetry recital
- Short answer essay
- Five paragraph essay