2023 MS106-2 Fall Saturday Class
Saturday 7:30 PM-9:00 PM (9/30/2023- 1/13/2024) (No class on 11/18,11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
This course will focus on introducing students to novels from a variety of genres. Specifically, we will cover fantasy, modern fairytales, biography, and fiction. This diverse reading list will accompany lessons on a variety of writing styles, including creative writing, journalism, personal narrative, and literary academic. Each week I will provide materials (generally in a PPT) posted to the Slides and Resources folder to guide students in completing their homework. Students will write a full piece (short story or essay) every two weeks and will have other supporting assignments (plans) along the way. Writing assignments are due 2 days before class, and the teacher will grade the homework before class. Each student will receive a letter grade (A/B/C/D) on each assignment as well as a final grade. Individual assignments and final grades will be determined according to the guidelines below.
Grading Policy
- Writing: Writing will be graded based on a curve: each week the majority of students will earn in the B/B+ range while the best writing will earn within the A range and the weaker writing will earn within the B/B- range. Students will only receive C/D grades if homework is incomplete, incomprehensible, or does not follow directions at all.
- Final Grades will consist of 70% on quizzes & writing assignments, 15% class participation, 15% effort,
Book List:
- The Hollow Bettle (Poisons of Caux Book 1) by Susannah Appelbaum
- Samurai Rising: The Epic Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune by Pamela S. Turner
- Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
- Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright
- Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge
Optional Extra Reading: