Sure, you can do literature at home. But you know what makes it even better?
LIVE CLASSES.
With a real teacher.
With real classmates.
With real interaction.
With real learning.
The last few years online learning has gotten a bad rep.
But virtual learning can not only be done well, but extremely successfully!
Along with over a decade of teaching experience, I have had extensive training as an online teacher. This means students get an interactive, challenging, and engaging class experience. More than just looking at a screen and completing assignments, we will be taking advantage of as much technology as we can in each class. We will be using programs like Canva, Prezi, Google, Padlet, and more. But have no fear. Students will be given plenty of opportunity to create with their hands with each unit’s creative project and other flexible projects. Group projects, and getting to interact with teachers and other students in our live classes make us different from other online formats.
2026-2027 School Year Classes:
Worlds Unraveled: Dystopian & Apocalyptic Lit and Comp
What happens when society unravels or is reimagined entirely? In Dystopian & Apocalyptic Lit and Comp, students will delve into the worlds of classic and contemporary dystopian literature, exploring the dark “what ifs” that have intrigued readers for generations. Through Lois Lowry’s Gathering Blue and Nancy Farmer’s The House of the Scorpion, students will step into stories where worth is measured by usefulness, power is worshiped over compassion, and individuals must decide whether to conform or to create. In these thought-provoking novels, they’ll wrestle with questions like: Who am I when society says I’m worthless? What makes a person truly human? How do courage, art, and conscience restore light in a dark world? This class challenges readers to think critically, write persuasively, and stand for truth even when it costs something. We’ll examine how authors use dystopian and post-apocalyptic settings to critique real-world issues, ask hard questions about humanity, and imagine the consequences of unchecked power, technology, and social order.
Through reading, discussion, and writing, students will dissect themes of control, individuality, and survival, analyzing how these narratives resonate in today’s world. Each student will also have the opportunity to choose a dystopian or apocalyptic story that interests them, diving deep into its themes and impact. This year-long course includes discussions, analytical and creative writing, and a final project that asks students to write their own version of a Dystopian/Post Apocalyptic story. We will be using a variety of story-writing methods and plans. For final submission, students will have the option to submit their final assignment as a screenplay, short story, graphic novel, or other pre-approved medium.
British Literature Survey
“We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.” -Winston Churchill
The everlasting spirit of the UK is truly a tale as old as time. This Brit Lit Survey peruses a number of the most famous authors from the mighty islands starting with the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf, and moving forward chronologically through the dazzle of King Arthur, the humor of Chaucer, and wrapping up the Fall semester with the 3 sonnet styles, with a Shakespearian focus. In the Spring we will get a bit more modern, reading Regency and Industrial Revolution pieces from favorites like Austen, Swift, Golding, and a sampling of the Romance poets: Yeats, Keats, Tennyson, and more. Students will also have the opportunity to pick one of the 4 pre-selected, classic books, to read as a “choose your own.”
British Literature filled this past year (25/26) so we made the decision to add a 2nd section. As of this moment (April 2026) BOTH sections are filling quickly! There are only a few seats left in each section, so if you would like to get your student into Brit Lit, I recommend enrolling ASAP.
Cinematic Stories Through Film
This engaging year-long course explores the intersection of literature and film, examining how stories are adapted from page to screen. Students will analyze classic and contemporary literary works alongside their film counterparts, delving into themes, character development, narrative structure, and cinematic techniques. Through guided discussions, scene analysis, and creative assignments, students will deepen their understanding of storytelling.
Throughout the course, students will explore a variety of genres, including fairy tales, historical narratives, coming-of-age stories, fantasy, adventure, and science-based films. They will investigate the impact of adaptation choices, historical accuracy in film, and the role of music, cinematography, and editing in storytelling. By engaging in activities such as rewriting scenes from different perspectives, debating the ethics of historical adaptations, and mapping out hero’s journeys, students will actively participate in their learning.
Students will watch favorites like Hercules, Sword in the Stone, Little Women, The Princess Bride, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and many more! Along with many movies, students will read portions of the written works, as we navigate their literary elements on the screen.
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