Catholic Homeschooling Online: Middle School Literary Analysis

Homeschool Connections offers two types of online courses. First we offer live, interactive courses and second we offer recorded, independent-learning courses.
Here are the details for this course:
Middle School Introduction to Literature 1
Why and How to Study Literature
Total classes: 6
Duration: 45 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade
Instructor: Geralyn Rea, ME
Course description: Studying literature is a part of all school success -- and middle school is the time to start. A solid introduction to literature -- including how we read and study literature -- gives you a strong foundation that goes through high school and into college. This course introduces students to the beauty and importance of the world of literature, in both school and our daily lives. Different types and genres of literature will be introduced, and special focus will on giving you the tools that prepare you for literary analysis in future academic courses. This course will conclude with a discussion of specific literary works from different genres, including the practice of basic analysis skills. After taking this course, your student should be ready to move into any other literature course with confidence.
Course materials: Word 2007 or later version. All reading materials provided by the instructor.
Homework: Reading and completing coursework. Expect at least an hour of homework per week, depending upon the student’s reading level.
Mrs. Rea offers grading services.