Exploring the World Through Story Level G
Did you suddenly realize that writing just isn't getting done at home?
Join us for our first offering of Level G and let us grade writing for you!
In Level G, sixth graders (and up!) explore what it means to be a hero.
Let our experienced teacher guide your student into the world of literature that you probably didn't read in school. We promise it will not be boring!
The first of the three units in this level introduces Gilgamesh and Mwindo as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph comparison essay.
The second of the three units in this level introduces Beowulf and the Popol Vuh as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph contrast essay.
The last of the three units in this level introduces Antigone and Mulan as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph compare-contrast essay.
Our class will utilize a Google Classroom and each student will need a Google email address to access the page and submit work for grading.
Texts Required:
Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean
The Magic Flyswatter by Aaron Shepard
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
Popol Vuh: A Retelling by Ilan Stavans
Three Theban Plays by Robert Fagles (trans.)
Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend by Shiamin Kwa & Wilt L. Idema
Did you suddenly realize that writing just isn't getting done at home?
Join us for our first offering of Level G and let us grade writing for you!
In Level G, sixth graders (and up!) explore what it means to be a hero.
Let our experienced teacher guide your student into the world of literature that you probably didn't read in school. We promise it will not be boring!
The first of the three units in this level introduces Gilgamesh and Mwindo as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph comparison essay.
The second of the three units in this level introduces Beowulf and the Popol Vuh as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph contrast essay.
The last of the three units in this level introduces Antigone and Mulan as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph compare-contrast essay.
Our class will utilize a Google Classroom and each student will need a Google email address to access the page and submit work for grading.
Texts Required:
Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean
The Magic Flyswatter by Aaron Shepard
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
Popol Vuh: A Retelling by Ilan Stavans
Three Theban Plays by Robert Fagles (trans.)
Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend by Shiamin Kwa & Wilt L. Idema
Did you suddenly realize that writing just isn't getting done at home?
Join us for our first offering of Level G and let us grade writing for you!
In Level G, sixth graders (and up!) explore what it means to be a hero.
Let our experienced teacher guide your student into the world of literature that you probably didn't read in school. We promise it will not be boring!
The first of the three units in this level introduces Gilgamesh and Mwindo as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph comparison essay.
The second of the three units in this level introduces Beowulf and the Popol Vuh as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph contrast essay.
The last of the three units in this level introduces Antigone and Mulan as students learn how to expand a simple paragraph into a three-paragraph compare-contrast essay.
Our class will utilize a Google Classroom and each student will need a Google email address to access the page and submit work for grading.
Texts Required:
Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean
The Magic Flyswatter by Aaron Shepard
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
Popol Vuh: A Retelling by Ilan Stavans
Three Theban Plays by Robert Fagles (trans.)
Mulan: Five Versions of a Classic Chinese Legend by Shiamin Kwa & Wilt L. Idema
DETAILS
Ages
11-14
Schedule
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 10:00 am- 10:45 am (Central Time)
Start and End Dates
September 2, 2025- May 21, 2026
Tuition
$200/per month (first payment now, then monthly September-May)
Class Enrollment Min/Max
Minimum 5/ Maximum 8
