- Analysis of different genres<\/li>
- The history of literature, literary movements, and famous authors<\/li>
- Identification of themes, story elements, character motives, and author\u2019s purpose<\/li>
- Exploration of different writing styles, devices, and advanced grammar rules<\/li>
- Reading classic literature, such as Romeo and Juliet<\/em> or Pride and Prejudice<\/em><\/li>
- How to craft arguments, present evidence, draw conclusions, and cite sources<\/li>
- Practice implementing different writing styles and devices in essays and assignments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nReading Comprehension Level H (Revised 2023)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 7th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this course, students will read many different genres and practice their language skills through reflective exercises. Students will gain new reading strategies in our Language Skills courses. The Reading Comprehension courses reinforce those skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key topics include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Fiction, including works such as The Lightning Thief<\/em> and When You Trap a Tiger<\/em><\/li>
- Literary nonfiction, including works such as The Boys in the Boat<\/em> and The Playbook<\/em><\/li>
- Drama, including original plays such as Mark is Missing<\/em> and works plays such as The Diary of Anne Frank<\/em><\/li>
- Poetry, such as \u201cThe Road Not Taken\u201d and \u201cA Dream Within A Dream\u201d<\/li>
- Nonfiction, including topics such as the Bermuda Triangle, dragons, and parkour<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Foundations in Language Arts 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 7th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this course, students will continue to learn about various parts of speech, advanced punctuation, and persuasive writing. The skills learned in this course can be applied and practiced directly in Reading Comprehension Level H. We also recommend that students build their vocabulary with our Daily Vocabulary Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key topics include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pronoun case, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, correlative conjunctions<\/li>
- Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs<\/li>
- Persuasive writing with The Wizard of Oz<\/em><\/li>
- Greek and Latin roots vocabulary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Reading Comprehension Level I (Revised 2024)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 8th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As in the Reading Comprehension course for 7th grade, in this course, students will read many different genres and practice their language skills with reflective exercises. Students will gain new reading strategies through our Language Skills courses. The Reading Comprehension courses reinforce those skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Reading Comprehension Level I, key topics include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Fiction, including works such as Refugee<\/em> and The Outsiders<\/em><\/li>
- Poetry, including works such as \u201cAnnabel Lee\u201d and \u201cI Wandered Lonely as a Cloud\u201d<\/li>
- Nonfiction, including topics such as black holes, video games, and the electric guitar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Foundations in Language Arts 2 (NEW 2023)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 8th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our Foundations in Language Arts 2 course teaches reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and language skills. We also recommend that students strengthen their vocabulary knowledge with the Daily Vocabulary Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Exploring the themes of \u201chome\u201d and descriptive writing<\/li>
- Elements of short stories such as theme, characterization, and setting in narrative writing<\/li>
- Overcoming adversity by exploring famous authors\u2019 writing struggles<\/li>
- How to research, including identifying bias and reliable sources<\/li>
- Analysis of literary devices in a close reading of Shakespeare\u2019s Twelfth Night <\/em><\/li>
- Techniques of effective persuasive writing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEnglish 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 9th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
English I introduces students to diverse literary genres, including works like O. Henry\u2019s short stories, Robert Frost\u2019s poetry, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet<\/em>, and Robert Louis Stevenson\u2019s Treasure Island<\/em>. Through critical reading, textual analysis, and exercises in grammar, vocabulary, and writing, students acquire skills that will be expanded upon in future English courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics in this course include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Greek mythology<\/li>
- Poetry and poetic devices<\/li>
- Analysis of several different short stories<\/li>
- Reading and analyzing Treasure Island<\/em><\/li>
- Reading and analyzing Romeo and Juliet<\/em><\/li>
- Logical fallacies, appeals, and rhetorical devices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
English 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 10th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
English II builds on the foundational skills developed in English I, strengthening students\u2019 critical thinking and analytical abilities. The curriculum explores a diverse range of prose, poetry, and nonfiction, featuring notable works like Jane Austen\u2019s Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, Homer’s The Odyssey<\/em>, and William Shakespeare\u2019s Othello<\/em>, along with historically significant speeches and writings. Students will conduct thorough textual analyses and complete written critiques and formal essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics in this course include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Reading and analyzing different short stories<\/li>
- Reading poetry and analyzing poetic devices<\/li>
- Reading and analyzing The Odyssey, Pride and Prejudice, <\/em>and Othello<\/em><\/li>
- Creating and developing <\/em>a compelling argument<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
English 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 11th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This course examines the beginnings of American literature, starting with Indigenous oral traditions and progressing through key historical periods such as the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Naturalism. Students will analyze American writers’ works within their historical contexts, focusing on prose and poetry in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics in this course include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The Pre-Colonial Period, Colonialism, and Early Nationalism<\/li>
- Romanticism and Gothic literature<\/li>
- Transcendentalism and its most famous authors<\/li>
- Realism and Naturalism and their most famous authors<\/li>
- Modernism and analysis of The Great Gatsby<\/em><\/li>
- The Harlem Renaissance and its most famous authors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Literary Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 11th-12th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This course teaches literary analysis skills for understanding more complex texts, preparing students for college admission exams. Through a wide array of texts, including speeches and memorable passages, students will develop cohesive and mature responses to prompts. In addition, students will participate in literary analyses, essays, and short responses as part of their coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics in this course include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Reasoning, understanding relationships, and identifying implicit and explicit ideas<\/li>
- Learning how to cite textual evidence<\/li>
- Interpreting word choice and analyzing phrases in context<\/li>
- Identifying core ideas and purpose of literature<\/li>
- Analyzing arguments and examining evidence, claims, and counterclaims<\/li>
- Identifying text structure and part-whole relationships<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
High School Writing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Suggested Grades: 9th-12th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This elective course offers specialized writing instruction for students in grades 9-12, emphasizing proper structure and techniques for different writing tasks, audiences, and purposes. It covers various styles in common high school writing assignments while preparing students with the skills needed for college level writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics in this course include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Types of writing<\/li>
- Essay structure<\/li>
- How to present evidence<\/li>
- How to research and identify quality sources<\/li>
- Final writing project<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
MiaPrep\u2019s Accredited High School ELA Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re full-time homeschooling or needing after-school enrichment, MiaPrep offers comprehensive solutions for every learner! Our ELA curriculum for high school students is designed to be engaging, effective, and accessible<\/a>, ensuring the best learning experience possible. Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning<\/a>, our courses provide customizable learning experiences without compromising quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each lesson is designed to encourage students to delve deeper into complex subject matter. For students seeking additional assistance in ELA, MOHS<\/a> offers dedicated office hours with our experienced curriculum developers. These sessions offer personalized guidance outside of regular class time. Whether striving to enhance comprehension or fine-tune an essay, our MOHS staff is committed to delivering customized support to your student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The Harlem Renaissance and its most famous authors<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Creating and developing <\/em>a compelling argument<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Reading and analyzing Romeo and Juliet<\/em><\/li>
- Techniques of effective persuasive writing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Greek and Latin roots vocabulary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Literary nonfiction, including works such as The Boys in the Boat<\/em> and The Playbook<\/em><\/li>