Course Details

This online, live Introduction to Literature and Composition course is designed for students who desire to grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. We will spend the year enjoying a wide array of literature. Through novels, short stories, and poetry, we will glean the writing skills that all students need to be effective communicators. Starting with the basics of paragraph development, students will practice their writing as they work towards full essay development.

Format

• One live class per week will include discussion along with direct instruction and modeling.

• There will be student/teacher  and/or student/student interaction throughout each week..

• Students should plan to have their cameras on, and activities will encourage them to build rapport with classmates.

• Average weekly time estimate: 6-9 hours

• This course is NCAA-approved.

• See our FAQs for:

  • age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and class fit recommendations

  • a complete list of days, times, and breaks

  • a list of CA charter schools where this course is a-g approved

Foundational Elements

Students should expect to read and write every week. It is imperative to read the assigned selections before class in order to benefit from the discussion; the classroom discussion will help drive the development of thesis statements. Students will receive regular feedback on their writing, and the instructor will guide them in applying that feedback to future papers with the goal of fostering independence in the writing process. In addition to the fundamentals of writing, we’ll incorporate grammar and mechanics as critical elements of the writing process.