2026 HS204 Fall Wednesday Class (G8-9)
Wednesday 7:30-9:00 PM (10/28-1/27) / No class on 11/25, 12/23)
Teacher: Grace
Lesson Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/30, 1/6/2027, 1/13，1/20, 1/27
Class Outline and Expectations
In this course, students will be introduced to literature from various genres: classic psychological/historical fiction, bildungsroman, domestic fiction, social commentary novella, and socio-political fiction. Additionally, students will develop writing skills for various styles: creative writing for competition, personal essays for applications, and academic writing for standardized tests (especially the AP English tests). Each week, students will be provided with materials (generally in PowerPoint format) posted in the Slides and Resources folder to guide them in completing their homework. Students also have access to a library of video lectures intended to supplement their learning. Further, office hours will be available by appointment. Students will write 1 full piece (short story, essay, etc.) every two weeks, but will have other supporting assignments (plans). Writing assignments are due 24 hours before class!
Book List
- Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy (3 weeks)
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (3 weeks)
- A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (3 weeks)
- Lord of Flies by William Golding (2 weeks)
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (3 weeks)
Optional Extra Reading