Classical Literature
Course Text: Jane Eyre, The Scarlet Letter, A Christmas Carol, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Tale of Two Cities, The Hobbit
Course Instructor: Andrea Jamison Phone Number: (612)232-7642
Email: andreamariejamison@gmail.com
Weblog: http://mrsjamison.wordpress.com
Course Description:
We will interpret some of the great classical pieces of literature by learning about symbolism, metaphors, similes, themes, plot, character roles, etc.
Supplies needed for this course:
Students should have a notebook and a folder for this class.
Grading Information:
Students will be graded on class participation, weekly homework assignments, and essays.
Grading Scale: Students will be given a percentage grade.
Guidelines for Success:
- Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in classroom discussions and completing class work.
- Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
- Written assignments: Students will complete required weekly homework assignments and essays following each book.
Class Assignment Schedule:
|
Date |
Reading Assignments |
| September 8 | Jane Eyre: Chapters 1-12 |
| September 15 | Jane Eyre: Chapters 13-22 |
| September 22 | Jane Eyre: Chapters 23-30 |
| September 29 | Jane Eyre: Chapters 31-38 |
| October 6 | Review/Essay for Jane Eyre |
| October 13 | The Scarlet Letter: Pre-reading, The Custom House |
| October 20 | The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 1-7 |
| October 27 | The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 8-15 |
| November 3 | The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 16-24 |
| November 10 | Review/Essay for Jane Eyre |
| November 17 | A Christmas Carol |
| November 24 | No homework – Happy Thanksgiving |
| December 1 | A Christmas Carol |
| December 8 | A Christmas Carol |
| December 15 | No homework |
| December 22 | NO HERO |
| December 29 | NO HERO |
| January 5 | A Christmas Carol |
| January 12 | A Christmas Carol |
| January 19 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| January 26 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| February 2 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| February 9 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| February 16 | Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
| February 23 | A Tale of Two Cities |
| March 2 | No homework |
| March 9 | NO HERO Spring Break |
| March 16 | A Tale of Two Cities |
| March 23 | A Tale of Two Cities |
| March 30 | A Tale of Two Cities |
| April 6 | A Tale of Two Cities |
| April 13 | The Hobbit |
| April 20 | The Hobbit |
| April 27 | The Hobbit |
| May 4 | The Hobbit |
| May 11 | The Hobbit |
| May 18 | The Hobbit |
