Description
Introduction to Literary Analysis Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which offer live instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can explore all of our English and literature courses for homeschool students.
Introduction to Literary Analysis invites students into the rich and rewarding discipline of literary interpretation and analysis. This course helps high school homeschool students strengthen their reading comprehension, literary analysis, and academic writing skills through engaging, live instruction.
Prepare for an exciting exploration of literature as students learn how to read deeply, think critically, and write persuasively about complex texts. Through the study of poetry, drama, short stories, and novels, students discover how authors craft meaning and learn to identify and analyze important literary elements such as theme, characterization, symbolism, setting, tone, figurative language, and plot structure.
Class discussions encourage thoughtful engagement with literature and allow students to share insights while hearing diverse perspectives from their peers. Along the way, students develop confidence in literary interpretation and analytical thinking.
Students demonstrate their understanding through literary analysis essays and written compositions, strengthening their ability to build clear arguments and communicate ideas effectively. By the end of the course, students will have developed the core skills needed for advanced literature study, high school English courses, and college-preparatory writing.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 9–12
- Format: Weekly live online class with discussion and writing assignments
- Estimated Workload: Approximately 5 hours per week
Intro to Literary Analysis Course Outline
What Students Will Develop
- Close reading and textual analysis skills
- Understanding of major literary devices and techniques
- Interpretive discussion and critical thinking
- Structured literary analysis essays
- Confidence engaging with classic and challenging texts
Major Works May Include
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court – Mark Twain
- Jane Eyre – Charlotte Brontë
- The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne
- All Quiet on the Western Front
- Animal Farm – George Orwell
- Hamlet – William Shakespeare (No Fear edition)
- Selected short stories and poetry provided by the instructor
Learn About the Class
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online literary analysis class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online class where the instructor teaches literary interpretation, guides class discussion, and provides feedback on analytical essays.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool students who want structured instruction in literary analysis, reading comprehension, and academic writing.
What skills will students learn in this course?
Students learn close reading, literary interpretation, essay writing, and critical thinking skills while studying classic works of literature.
Do students write literary analysis essays?
Yes. Students write analytical essays throughout the course and receive teacher feedback to strengthen their writing and argumentation.
Curriculum
Course materials include full-length novels, Shakespearean drama, selected short fiction, and instructor-provided poetry. Students write analytical essays throughout the year to demonstrate mastery of literary interpretation.
Estimated Workload
Approximately 5 hours per week of reading, writing, and literary analysis.
