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English Literature (10th-12th)

In this upper-level English Literature course, students will engage with classic literature to uncover deep themes, moral truths, and human experiences from a Christian worldview. Through close reading, character analysis, and historical context, students will be challenged to reflect on how literature reveals God’s truth and what it means to live a life of Christian integrity.

Course Overview:

  • Classical Literature Study:
    Read a range of literary genres, including a Shakespearean comedy, an American autobiography, selections from an epic poem, and other enduring works.
  • Faith and Virtue Reflection:
    Students will connect literary themes to their faith, deepening their understanding of Christian character and moral decision-making.
  • Socratic Discussion:
    Engage in weekly conversations centered on analysis, interpretation, and thoughtful questioning of the texts.
  • Major Projects:
    Complete three large assignments during the year, including a research paper and a creative project to demonstrate understanding and originality.
  • Honors and Mastery Reporting:
    Students who complete the course will receive a mastery narrative with a suggested transcript grade. Honors-level work will be noted where applicable.

Additional Information

This course includes daily reading, weekly written reflections, and rigorous literary analysis. It is excellent preparation for students planning to take the CLT or pursuing honors-level English study in high school.

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Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy is NOT a ministry of West Salem Baptist Church. While there is a close relationship between the leadership of both organizations, any statement from Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy does not mean nor imply that West Salem Baptist endorses, agrees, or prescribes the view from RSHA leadership. The relationship between the two organizations is that of landlord (West Salem Baptist) and tenant (Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy).

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