Posts on Fridays (Grades 6+)

Course Objective

This course introduces students to the essentials of writing a 5 paragraph literary analysis. Students will learn how to analyze themes, compare characters, and support their ideas with textual evidence in MLA format. By the end of the course, learners will confidently structure essays that are clear, coherent, and insightful.

Key skills you’ll gain:

• Writing a well-structured 5 paragraph literary analysis essay

• Analyzing and comparing characters and themes

• Using text excerpts effectively to support arguments

• Integrating quotes and citations in proper MLA format

• Developing critical thinking and evidence-based writing

Course Description

Take your literary analysis skills to the next level in this engaging, hands-on course. Students will explore novels or instructor-selected excerpts to practice crafting essays that showcase their understanding of literature. This course emphasizes clarity, organization, and analytical depth, giving students the tools to write essays that are both compelling and academically strong.

What you’ll do in this course:

• Choose a novel or text excerpt to analyze

• Identify themes and compare characters with clear evidence

• Write essays with a strong thesis and organized body paragraphs

• Learn MLA formatting and quote integration

• Receive guidance and feedback to refine your literary analysis

Prerequisite: Completion of Writing the 5 Paragraph Paper or equivalent experience.