Introduction to HS Literature

Students will learn the method and importance of literary analysis by studying novels, short stories, and poems from different time periods and in different genres. Our goal will be to appreciate and interpret them in light of Biblical truth. Class time includes discussion of the books we are reading, introduction of literary terms, and group activities. Students will complete quarterly tests and write essays on different literary elements throughout the year. Each student will give a presentation on an author they choose at the beginning of the year. Weekly homework includes reading the literature and taking notes. (instruction is given on how to do this at the beginning of the course).