Literature |

HLN is offering Literature levels A, B, C, E, G, & H for 2018-2019.

These represent suitable academic offerings for all children in grades 3 to 12. See the recommended grades listed with each course.

The cost for each class is $500 per student.

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Grammar School Literature & Poetry (2 hour class) – 12:00 to 2:00

These classes focus on the development of reading skills through the study of carefully chosen classic books. Reading requires an active, discriminating mind that is challenged to define, analyze, compare, and contrast. The focus here is on becoming an active reader. Coursework will emphasize vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension. Poetry selections to complement the readings will be included. These are not grade-specific classes but do progress in difficulty. (Grades 3-6)

Literature A – Grades 3-4

Farmer Boy, Charlotte’s Web, A Bear Called Paddington, & Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Materials: Literature Set with Novels

Literature B – Grades 4-5

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Heidi, Lassie
Materials: Literature Set with Novels

Literature C – Grades 5-6

Adam of the Road, Robin Hood, King Arthur, Door in the Wall
Materials: Literature Set with Novels
Note: this class compliments Famous Men of the Middle Ages very well.

Literature D – Grades 6-7 **Not offered in 2018-2019, will be offered in 2019-2020**

Trojan War, Anne of Green Gables, Bronze Bow, The Hobbit, Horatius at the Bridge (poetry study and memorization)
Materials: Literature Set with Novels, Horatius at the Bridge (also used in Famous Men of Greece)

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Upper School Literature & Poetry (2 hour class) – 12:00 to 2:00

Upper School Literature and Poetry classes are a continuation of grammar school literature at a higher level of active reading skills. They include poetry study that ensures a thorough mastery and appreciation for these classic works.

Literature E – Grades 7-8

Treasure Island, Wind in the Willows, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tom Sawyer, Poetry & Short Stories: American Lit
Materials: Lit Set with Novels***You must ask them to sub in the Midsummer Night’s Dream set for the As You Like It set, Poetry & Short Stories: American Lit Set

Literature F – Grades 8-9 **Not offered in 2018-2019, will be offered in 2019-2020**

Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Hound of the Baskervilles, Henry V,
Poetry, Prose, & Drama Book I, Book of the Middle Ages
Materials: Lit Set with Novels*** You must ask them to sub in the Hound of the Baskervilles set for the Canterbury Tales set, Poetry, Prose & Drama Book I Set, Book of the Middle Ages

Literature G – Grades 9-12

The Scarlet Letter, Julius Caesar, To Kill a Mockingbird, Poetry & Prose Book II
Materials: Lit Set with Novels (please note Romeo and Juliet will be studied the following year), Poetry & Prose Book II Set

Literature H – Grades 10-12

Pride and Prejudice, Hard Times, Romeo and Juliet, Poetry & Prose Book III
Materials: TBD

All books and course materials will be purchased by parents. HLN will provide a comprehensive list of Memoria Press books needed for each class along with a single-use 10% off Memoria Press discount code for HLN families.