Introduction to Literature & Composition – Section A

The course "Introduction to Literature and Composition" is a continuation of the Language Arts series, focus_se_u_eing on enhancing students' English skills in reading and writing. It prepares students for high-school level English courses, guiding them to form a thesis, grasp correct grammar, and engage in literary discussions. Key learning aspects include crafting arguments, mastering grammar rules, analyzing and imitating master authors, and understanding literary devices. Over the course, students will engage with four novels, a play, and assorted essays, poems, and short stories, culminating in writing assignments such as descriptive and persuasive essays, and a business letter formatted in MLA, along with memorizing poems and conversing with fellow students.

The course is suitable for 8th graders aiming to refine their skills or high school students seeking an introduction. Notably, it emphasizes time management for reading and writing tasks, with a recommended weekly workload of five hours outside of the two-hour live class time. It also requires significant handwriting to foster foundational thinking habits, making it suitable for students comfortable with this learning method.