Classic and Contemporary Literature (Reading and Writing for High School Students, Grades 9-12)

In Classic and Contemporary Literature, students will improve their writing and critical reading skills by studying principles of strong writing and by analyzing classic and contemporary works of literature. Students will be taught persuasive, narrative, and expository writing strategies, with a focus on how to write successful academic responses. Writing instruction will be individualized to help students reach their maximum potential in upper level English Language Arts classes (including future AP English classes). Lessons are designed with an emphasis on building writing skills through targeted instruction including how to improve sentence, paragraph, and essay structure. Specific reading and writing strategies will help prepare students for upcoming standardized testing (including the English Language Arts sections of the ACT test and SAT test). Students will continue to improve their analytical reading and writing skills through oral and written responses to the literature and through guided discussion questions. Students will write analytical essays, edit, and revise their work carefully; they will also incorporate lessons in writing, grammar and vocabulary. The course is designed to enrich, stimulate and challenge high school students.

Mrs. Cox received a B.A. from Harvard University Magna Cum Laude in History & Literature and an M.A. from Western Connecticut State University in English with a focus on writing education. Prior to her career in education, Mrs. Cox was a book editor at Simon & Schuster and Hyperion Press. Working as an excellent high school English teacher for many years, Mrs. Cox’s honors in teaching include selection for 2018 Fund for Teachers Fellow (2018), selection for the 2020~2022 AP Language & Composition Exam Reader, and many more distinguished awards. With extensive experience in helping children prepare for AP Literature & Composition, AP Language & Composition, 9th Grade Honors and CP English, 10th Grade Honors and CP English, and Poetry, Mrs. Cox is an inspiring teacher who can really get high schoolers passionate about the art and science of writing.

If cancellation one week before the program starts*: Eligible for 75% refund or receive 100% credit for future enrollment.

48 hours before first class: Eligible for 50% refund or receive 100% credit for future enrollment.

Between the first class and the third class: Eligible to receive 75% credit

After the third class: 0% refund

Absence: No makeup classes

* Robotics & programming classes have different deadlines