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American Literature: Eerie, Ominous, & Grimm
Day & Time: Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Grades: 9-12
Teacher: Michelle Mixa
Cost: $200 ($175/semester + $20 material fee)
.5 HS Credit: Fall Semester (English/Literature)
This course invites students into some of the most haunting and thought-provoking works of American literature, with a few classic British voices woven in. Students will read and discuss stories that linger, challenge, and spark deeper thinking.
Class time is centered on discussion and literary analysis, helping students interpret themes, share ideas, and engage thoughtfully with the text. Authors may include Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and others.
Reading and writing assignments are completed at home, with students expected to read regularly and respond to literature through organized written analysis.
Parents stay connected through clear communication and assignment guidance throughout the semester.
This course is offered as a ½ credit per semester and may be taken for a full-year English credit.
Additional Notes: Students should be prepared to read up to 100 pages per week at times. Printed texts are required (audiobooks may be used alongside reading). A material fee covers printed short stories and a binder; novels are purchased separately.
American Literature: Eerie, Ominous, & Grimm
Day & Time: Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am
Grades: 9-12
Teacher: Michelle Mixa
Cost: $200 ($175/semester + $20 material fee)
.5 HS Credit: Fall Semester (English/Literature)
This course invites students into some of the most haunting and thought-provoking works of American literature, with a few classic British voices woven in. Students will read and discuss stories that linger, challenge, and spark deeper thinking.
Class time is centered on discussion and literary analysis, helping students interpret themes, share ideas, and engage thoughtfully with the text. Authors may include Shirley Jackson, Ray Bradbury, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and others.
Reading and writing assignments are completed at home, with students expected to read regularly and respond to literature through organized written analysis.
Parents stay connected through clear communication and assignment guidance throughout the semester.
This course is offered as a ½ credit per semester and may be taken for a full-year English credit.
Additional Notes: Students should be prepared to read up to 100 pages per week at times. Printed texts are required (audiobooks may be used alongside reading). A material fee covers printed short stories and a binder; novels are purchased separately.