Short Stories
Total classes: 8 Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Suggested credit: ½ Semester English or Literature Description We will read a variety of short stories from a number of authors, including Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ring Lardner,...
Ridiculous Rhymes: Humor and Nonsense in Poetry
Total classes: 6 Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th Suggested credit: ½ semester Literature, Poetry, or English Description Many students find poetry difficult and unenjoyable – but in this course, students will have a blast! Mr. O’Brien will...
Christmas in Literature, Drama, and Music
Total classes: 6 Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th Suggested credit: ½ semester credit Literature or History Description What is the “magic of Christmas” and why has it captivated even the secular world for so many centuries? We’ll explore the...