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Students will examine fascinating and significant literature from around the globe, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. The geography, history, culture, and worldview of each work will be explored while literary analysis skills are practiced and continue to be refined. This course offers students the unique opportunity to discover that many themes encountered through literature are struggles of all humanity and not limited to time or location. Students will think deeply about their own views and their connection to the world around them through these powerful selections. This is a highly interactive class and includes discussion, vocabulary, projects, and papers. Because of the dialogue nature of this course, a functioning microphone will be required.
SPECIAL NOTE #1: Tuition includes a user license for Yellowdig, an internal communications platform for students to use within Canvas. Yellowdig promotes deeper discussion and critical thinking skills.
SPECIAL NOTE #2: Some of these works deal with mature themes; therefore, this class is best suited to those that can handle mature topics, situations, and themes.
Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.
Yellowdig, an internal communications platform for students to use within Canvas (included in registration)
The Odyssey, by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson, ISBN-13: 978-0393356250
The Art of War: A New Translation by Michael Nylan ISBN-13: 978-1324004899
The Prince by Machiavelli, translated by N.H. Thompson, ISBN-13: 978-0486272740
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, ISBN-13: 978-0812035735
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, ISBN-13: 978-0486424491
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, translated by Constance Garnett, ISBN-13: 978-0486415871
Cry, Beloved Country by Alan Paton, ISBN-13: 978-0743262170
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, ISBN-13: 978-0062315007
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah, ISBN-13: 978-0374531263
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, ISBN-13: 978-0316322423
Jenny Cutler graduated in 2005 with a B.A. in Education, and in 2012 with a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education, both from Eastern University. Jenny taught in both private and public schools until she had her first child and decided to stay home with him. She ran a tutoring business during her first few years as a stay at home parent but found teaching online to be an ideal fit for her, and she made the switch in 2014.
Parent J. –
This is a quality high school level English class. The reading list and assignments are challenging. Ms. Cutler is a fair but tough instructor. I am happy for my son to have access to this rigorous high school curriculum in a home school format.
Parent J. –
Mrs. Cutler is AMAZING. She’s a gifted and devoted teacher. My kids have loved taking her courses.
Parent K. –
This has been a valuable class for my Sophomore student. The book list is extensive and the reading assignments can feel lengthy; titles offer a nice variety for the level. Content has been an engaging review of literary concepts and comprehension. Mrs. Cutler is an enthusiastic teacher who has led the full class in interesting discussions throughout the semester.
N.L. –
This is a great class for anyone who is interested in learning about a broad variety of literature. It’s not paper writing intensive – there is a comfortable mixture of projects and papers – yet there is still plenty of room to put your essay writing/critical thinking skills to work! The Yellowdig discussions are very helpful and fun as it allows students to communicate their thoughts and findings on the literature during the week.
Student B. –
This is my second english class with Excelsior and wasn’t sure what to expect but so far I have absolutely loved it. Mrs. Cutler is so fun and makes the class enjoyable, which is pretty uncommon for an English class. I would highly recommend an English class at Excelsior but especially one taught by Mrs. Cutler and I can’t wait for the second half of the year. 5 Stars!!
Student E. –
My name is E., and an taking English II with Mrs. Cutler as a sophomore. This course is rigerous, but Mrs. Cutler does an amazing job of making class time engaging, and causing us to think deeper. She really helps us engage well with the text, and overall wants us to grow as students and writers. I highly recommend any student taking this course.
Michelle W. –
My son completed this class as a sophmore last year with Mrs. Cutler and he absolutely loved it. He found the discussion enjoyable and challenging and would regularly come to me after class telling me how interesting the discussion had been! Mrs. Cutler is extremely skilled at engaging each student and providing individualized feedback and this was just invaluable for my son. He cannot wait to take another class with Mrs. Cutler!