The Novel

This online course is designed to introduce high school students (grades 9-12) to the reading and writing of literature, with a focus on short novels. The curriculum spans two semesters and covers a diverse range of classic novels, starting with works like "The Call of the Wild" by London and "The Pearl" by Steinbeck, and culminating in texts such as "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Fahrenheit 451". Students are expected to dedicate approximately 45 minutes daily, and assessment is based on class participation, quizzes, and collaborative discussion forums, where students must engage with specific aspects of the novels and respond to others' posts. The course is worth 1 high school credit in English, Language Arts, or Literature and requires students to have proficient writing skills to submit forum posts and chapter summaries.