​Bristol Academy

• in this class, we will do a bit of time travel as we explore the works of:

  • Jane Austin

  • Charlotte Bronte

  • GK Chesterton

  • Charles Dickens

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

  • George Bernard Shaw

  • Robert Louis Stevenson,

  • and various poets of the era.

• We will discuss questions prompted by these works of literature, such as:

  • How has the role of women changed since the 1800's, and has it changed for the better?

  • What were the main struggles of the characters in these works, and how do those compare to our struggles today?

  • What do these authors have to say about timeless questions,such as "Does love conquer all?"

• Students will be evaluated through essays, quizzes, reading assignments, class participation, and a final exam / project.

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• Class time will be devoted to vocabulary development, writing exercises, and class discussion.

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• Students will keep a reader’s journal, write several papers, complete weekly homework assignments, and take a final exam.

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• This class is for any students, grades 9-12, as well as advanced 8th grade students.

 

• This one-semester course is worth 1/2 credit of high school English. Parents are responsible for managing the transcript for their student.  The teacher will communicate the end-of-course grade within 2 weeks of the final class date.

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• The class will meet on Thursdays from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Cost is $150. A sibling discount, 10% of total, is offered.

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• Mrs. Manley's COVID-19 Policies are listed below.

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