With works from Sophocles, Shakespeare, Bronte, Achebe, and more, we’ll read, analyze, perform scenes, and thoroughly immerse ourselves in great literature through the ages. We’ll delve into historical context, discuss themes and interpretations, and find evidence in the text to support our ideas. This class is suitable for more mature teens due to the challenging adult texts, rigorous reading schedule, and regular writing assignments.
Book List*:
Sophocles: Oedipus Rex
Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet
Emily Bronte: Wuthering Heights
Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest
Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird
Jason Reynolds & Brendan Kiely: All American Boys
William Goldman: The Princess Bride
Elizabeth Acevedo: The Poet X
*This list has now been finalized. In addition to these books, there will be some short stories, poetry, and other minor works distributed in class.
Instructor: Jen Meyers
Instructor Bio: Jen grew up hating writing (but loving books), and was therefore thoroughly shocked when she realized that she’d somehow turned herself into a professional writer (sometimes things sneak up on you, you know?). Now the author of numerous novels and a homeschooling mom of four, she loves teaching literature and writing to teens.
Required Materials: pen or pencil; notebook and folder or looseleaf notebook
Additional Materials Fee: $85.00 to cover the cost of all books to be read throughout the course (NOTE: Do not order the books yourself.)
TEEN DAY Ithaca 