Literature & Reading Comprehension
2025-2026
This course is designed around the idea that fluency enables comprehension, and that good readers are purposeful and active. Students must be engaged/invested in text to understand text. In this class, students will learn and apply various reading strategies to make sense of a variety of print and non-print texts. Also, students will read a variety of literary genres including short stories, poems, plays, novels, and nonfiction. Upon reading these materials, students will complete different exercises such as comprehension tests, open responses, projects, and writings.
We will concentrate our focus on improving reading skills and our enjoyment of texts to not only make a good grade in class but to develop lifetime readers (hopefully!).
HOMEWORK
30-45 minutes per day
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
Keep up with weekly assignment checklist to ensure students have completed any necessary assignments (15 minutes per week)
COURSE FEE: $250 pay-in-full / $276 Payment plan
SUPPLY FEE: $10
GRADE LEVEL: 6th - 8th
PREREQUISITES: None
CREDIT HOURS: N/A
MIN/MAX: 5 minimum, 15 maximum
TEXTS*:
5 novels TBD. Various short stories and articles
Additional supplies*: Paper, pencils, and a small folder to keep papers organized.
*Please do not purchase any texts or supplies until you receive the officially, updated book & supply list after registration.