Literature Classes
Our program offers three-week intersession literature courses between our main writing courses.
Intersession courses are more student-focused with weekly teacher-student interaction. Students continue to practice writing skills while focusing on improving reading habits, vocabulary, and understanding of literary techniques. Learn more.
Introductory
For students age 8+ who have completed Let's Write Sentences & above.
The Chocolate Touch
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Author: Patrick Skene Catling
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Literary Focus:
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Character
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Plot
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Setting
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Reading Level Information:
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Lexile: 770L​
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ACR: 4.7
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Charlotte's Web
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Author: E.B. White
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Literary Focus: ​
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Plot
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Point of View
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Static/Dynamic Characters
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Reading Level Information:
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Lexile: 680L
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ACR: 4.4
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Author: Kate DiCamillo
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Literary Focus: ​
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Setting
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Theme
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Reading Level Information:
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Lexile: 670L
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ACR: 3.9
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Intermediate
For students age 12+ who have completed Narrative & above.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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Author: C.S. Lewis
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Literary Focus:
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Setting
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Indirect/Direct characterization
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Reading Level Information:
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​Lexile: 940L
- ACR: 5.7
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Wonder
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Author: R.J. Palacio
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Literary Focus:
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Theme
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Point of View
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Static/Dynamic characters
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Reading Level Information:
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​Lexile: 790L
- ACR: 4.8
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Where the Red Fern Grows
Coming Soon!
Advanced
For students age 14+ who have completed Paragraph Writing & above.
The Old Man & the Sea
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Author: Ernest Hemingway
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Literary Focus:
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Symbolism
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Motif​
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Reading Level Information:
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Lexile: 940L
- ACR: 5.1
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Animal Farm
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Author: George Orwell
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Literary Focus: ​
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Symbolism
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Allegory
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Theme
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Historical Significance
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Reading Level Information:
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Lexile: 1170L
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ACR: 7.3
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Lord of the Flies
Coming Soon!