Jan 23, 2023 | Excelsior Classes Information, Online Homeschool
High School English course pathways often cover a general introduction to literary analysis, World literature, American literature, and British literature. While the purpose of the former three classes may be obvious to some, many often question why British literature...
Mar 17, 2021 | Dawn Burnette, Rigorous Courses
Which is better: Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling or Haydn’s oratorio The Creation? While you might prefer one over the other, it’s unfair to declare one as “better” because they are completely different art forms. How many times have...
Feb 11, 2021 | Jenny Cutler, Rigorous Courses
It was my first year teaching at a private Christian school in the DC suburbs. I was excited, optimistic, naïve, and had no idea what I was doing. Like many teachers, I had no choice in the materials I used, and I was quickly disappointed as I looked over the...
Feb 11, 2021 | Engaging Education, Jess Woods
If you’ve ever taken a traditional English/literature class, you may have noticed that many of the authors you read (particularly if the class moved in any sort of sequential order) were white males. While there are many wonderful and worthy works of literature...
Jan 20, 2021 | Online Homeschool, Susan Eggers
A good textbook is a vital tool for the student of history. It can outline the story of history concisely and can help the student answer the basic questions of when and where and why. But adding elements of literature can be a valuable way to flesh out your study...
