2025 MS107-1 Spring Thursday Class

In this course, students will be introduced to literature from various genres: tragic play, fantasy, mystery, satire novels, and journalistic pieces. Additionally, students will develop short story writing for the scholastic competition, critical analysis, literary analysis, and journalism. Each week, I will provide materials (generally in a PowerPoint) posted in the Slides and Resources folder to guide students in completing their homework.  Students will write one full piece (short story, essay, or article) every two weeks, but will have other supporting assignments (plans) along the way. Writing assignments are due 48 hours before class.

Additionally, students must answer 1+ short book questions to help facilitate our in-class discussions. These responses will be due any time before class. While individual grades won’t be lowered due to late submissions, their final grade may be lowered if late work becomes a pattern. Each student will receive a letter grade (A/B/C/D) and a final grade on each assignment. Individual assignments and final grades will be determined according to the guidelines below.