English l

Mrs. Katie Ristow 

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Words are powerful! They can incite change, deliver hope, free the oppressed, infuse courage, and begin and end wars. But words can also create chaos if not carefully constructed. In English I, students will create compelling arguments, find their written and spoken voices, and hear from some of the most influential voices of the past and present through historical documents, American folklore, autobiographies, and impacting fiction. Our chosen literature books share the themes of power, influence, the value of pain, and our God-given purpose as we see what happens when one group oppresses another in an attempt to create their “perfect world”.

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REQUIRED BOOKS

• Windows to the World Student Workbook (from IEW)

• The Giver by Louis Lowry

• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

• Animal Farm by George Orwell

• Choose either: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Vern or The Hobbit byJ.R.R. Tolkien

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Vern

  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be reading many more texts than listed above, but all are available for free in online PDF format. Of the required literature books, all formats are approved (audio, book, or PDF); although, some books may not be available in any other format aside from paper book. The required textbook must be in physical format brought to brought to class each day. It should be ordered A MONTH PRIOR TO SCHOOL to ensure delivery.

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Folder or binder with paper (can be shared with other classes)

• writing utensils 

• highlighters

• access to a printer 

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MATERIALS FEE: 

• $5 per semester, payable with tuition