American Literature invites students to explore the foundational beliefs and modern movements that have influenced our great democratic experiment. During weekly 75- to 90-minute meetings over two 15-week semesters, students discuss literature that offers a range of viewpoints from the famous men and women who contributed to the melting pot of American ideals. Students hone their grammar and mechanics skills with a context-based workbook. The tutorial requires weekly note taking. Students demonstrate their learning through weekly assignments, essays, and projects.
Students who wish to pursue honors credit will create a customized path from a set of provided options. An assortment of additional titles along with deeper, more complex assignments will be available.
2026-2027 Day/Time
Not scheduled for 2026-2027. If you have a group of five or more students and are interested in a customized class, please contact Mrs. Craven.
Booklist
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller (pdf available)
- American Poets, selected poems (provided)
- An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott (pdf available)
- Emerson & Thoreau, selected essays (provided)
- Mark Twain, short stories (provided)
- Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson
- Our Town by Thornton Wilder (pdf available)
- The Pearl by John Steinbeck (pdf available)
- Famous American Speeches (provided)
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Chosen by Chaim Potok
- The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (pdf available)
- Student Choice: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Divergent by Veronica Roth, or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Editor in Chief, Level 2 or Level 3 by Critical Thinking Company (depending on experience)
Grade Levels
This tutorial is suggested for students in Grades 9-12. Contact Mrs. Craven if you have questions regarding placement.
Platform
The tutorial uses the Google Classroom interface along with Zoom for live meetings.
Tuition
$500. Approved Arizona ESA vendor.
Registration
Not scheduled for 2026-2027. If you have a group of five or more students and are interested in a customized class, please contact Mrs. Craven.
