World Literature and Composition
(Honors and Standard Option Available)
This is likely the last year that Mrs. Denise Boiko will teach multiple classes at Emmaus Road Homeschool and/or other sites. During 2026-27, she may teach one Literature & Composition course but probably not Biology or Advanced Composition.
Teacher: Denise Boiko
Class days (2 choices of class “sections”):
Once/week on Tuesdays, 10:05 - 11:20 a.m.; OR once/week on Fridays, 12:25-1:40 p.m.
Textbook: Literature selections named below; Resource textbook Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis by Lesha Myers, Institute for Excellence in Writing (Student book)
https://iew.com/windows-to-the-world-student-book-only
Cost: $85/month
World Literature and Composition will guide high school students as they read, enjoy, discuss, and analyze a spectrum of literary selections from worldwide authors, poets, and playwrights of various eras.
Students will learn literary terms, study the techniques authors use to communicate their messages, and discuss character, plot, setting, conflict, point of view, and theme. Literature works will include short stories and poetry, The Death of Ivan Ilych, The Cherry Orchard A Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables, Cry, the Beloved Country, The Book Thief, and The Good Earth.
Students will practice techniques of composition such as drafting, revision, and editing as they write literary analysis essays, as well as a research paper with MLA formatting.
Each semester, students will write and revise three to four essays, depending on choice of standard or honors level, and will complete one creative project per semester.
Essays will be scored using a detailed rubric analyzing the student's accomplishments in the areas of content, organization, style, and mechanics.