{"title":"Coach Cherie's High School Reading Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"literary-classics-1b-short-version-three-great-classics-offering-mystery-the-supernatural-swordfights-and-romance","title":"LC1BS -- Literary Classics 1B (Short Version): Three Great Classics Offering Mystery, the Supernatural, Swordfights and Romance!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this class we’ll be reading several literary classics that will enthrall and entertain you, as you encounter one of the most famous detectives in all of literature, enter the realm of science fiction where good and evil wage a gripping battle, and end with one of the most famous plays of all time. Come join me as we experience these fascinating characters in tales of mystery, folly, hard-earned wisdom, and romance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur reading list:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start our winter fun with a scary mystery set on the moors of Devon in Southwestern England, where a huge hound has been sighted, reviving an old haunted tale, as a young man’s life is threatened. Not to worry: Sherlock Holmes, detective extraordinaire, is on the case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Louis Stevenson’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis classic tale of good and evil is spooky enough that you might want to only read it during daylight hours : ) The handsome Dr. Jekyll has a secret—and it’s one you’ll never forget! A beautifully written and absolutely haunting tale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Shakespeare’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  For our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrand finale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we’ll journey to Verona in Renaissance Italy for the beloved romantic tragedy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomeo and Juliet, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe story of two “star-crossed” teenaged lovers made so famous by arguably the greatest of all English authors: William Shakespeare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssignments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll be reading all of these literary classics so you’ll need to give yourself plenty of time to relax with each book. Allow extra time if you read slowly so you can enjoy the stories without having to rush. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each literary work, you will write a paper on assigned topics or a topic of your choice. One of your essays will be corrected\/edited and returned to you with the teacher’s comments. And we’ll discuss at least 2 of your written assignments in class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 students (Grades 8+ preferred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7:00-8:30 on Sundays\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 Weeks\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 30-60 mins of homework time each week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo register, find us on WeChat for Q\u0026amp;A, WeChat ID: LuvEast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Coach Cherie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791106236661,"sku":"","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"lc1b-literary-classics-1b-a-cornucopia-of-mystery-magic-suspense-and-fun","title":"LC1B -- Literary Classics 1B: A Cornucopia of Mystery, Magic, Suspense and Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this class we’ll be reading a variety of literary classics that will enthrall and entertain you, as you encounter one of the most famous detectives in all of literature, follow two amazing coming of age stories, and enter the realm of fantasy where good and evil wage a gripping battle. Come join me as we experience these fascinating characters in tales of mystery, folly, hard-earned wisdom, and fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur reading list:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis classic tale of good and evil is spooky enough that you might want to only read it during daylight hours : ) The handsome Dr. Jekyll has a secret—and it’s one you’ll never forget! A beautifully written and absolutely haunting tale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur summer fun continues with a scary mystery set on the moors of Devon in Southwestern England, where a huge hound has been sighted, reviving an old haunted tale, as a young man’s life is threatened. Not to worry: Sherlock Holmes, detective extraordinaire, is on the case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlotte Bronte’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Then, still in England, we’ll venture into the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century Victorian era as we read Charlotte Bronte’s famous novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We’ll immerse ourselves in the coming of age story of young Jane, a rebellious orphan girl who winds up in the home of a mysterious fellow with a dark secret. Find out how this friendless orphan finds a pathway to independence, self-sufficiency and true happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind: For our last, and arguably most thrilling adventure, we’ll plunge into the Civil War in America, where we’ll meet the bold and dashing blockade runner Rhett Butler, and the feisty and alluring Scarlett O’Hara. We’ll follow their quest for survival and happiness in the aftermath of the Civil War, as we read Margaret Mitchell’s enduring classic Gone with the Wind. This American epic depicts the Antebellum Southern society, the onset of the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction as experienced by powerfully drawn characters who live through this momentous history, and it’s even better than the movie :  )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssignments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll be reading all of these literary classics so you’ll need to give yourself plenty of time to relax with each book. Allow extra time if you read slowly so you can enjoy the stories without having to rush. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each literary work, you will write a paper on assigned topics or a topic of your choice. One of your essays will be corrected\/edited and returned to you with the teacher’s comments. And we’ll discuss at least 2 of your written assignments in class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 students (Grades 8+ preferred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7:30-9:00 on Sundays\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Weeks\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 30-60 mins of homework time each week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo register, find us on WeChat for Q\u0026amp;A, WeChat ID: LuvEast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Coach Cherie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791110791413,"sku":"","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"lc1a-literary-classics-1a-mystery-romance-suspense-and-fun","title":"LC1A -- Literary Classics 1A: Mystery, Romance, Suspense, and Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003eJoin me as we step into the world of literary classics that will enthrall and delight you as they have millions of readers for hundreds of years. You’ll you encounter unforgettable characters as they unravel mysteries and overcome hardships on the path to finding happiness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We’ll begin our journey with a special treat: Jane Austen’s exquisite novel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, that is so well-loved it was made into movies in 1940 and again in 2005, and into BBC mini-series in 1980 and again in 1995. This literary classic story of two people who dislike each other, yet find themselves on an unlikely path to love and marriage, doesn’t go out of date!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tale: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll continue our summer fun with a scary mystery set on the moors of Scotland where a huge hound has been sighted, bringing an old haunted tale back to life, as a young man’s life is threatened. Not to worry: Sherlock Holmes, detective extraordinaire is on the case!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Then, still in England, we’ll venture into the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century Victorian era as we read Charlotte Bronte’s famous novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We’ll immerse ourselves in the coming of age story of young Jane, a rebellious orphan girl who winds up in the home of a mysterious fellow with a dark secret. Find out how this friendless orphan finds a pathway to independence, self-sufficiency and true happiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGone with the Wind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For our last, and arguably most thrilling adventure, we’ll plunge into the Civil War in America, where we’ll meet the bold and dashing blockade runner Rhett Butler, and the feisty and alluring Scarlett O’Hara. We’ll follow their quest for survival and happiness in the aftermath of the Civil War, as we read Margaret Mitchell’s enduring classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGone with the Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This American epic depicts the Antebellum Southern society, the onset of the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction as experienced by powerfully drawn characters who live through this momentous history, and it’s even better than the movie :  )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Dickens’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Dickens’ great masterpieces, this is a coming-of-age story about a loveable boy named Pip as he makes his way in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll end with this novel as it touches on so many aspects of life and growing up, as well as delivering unforgettable characters, humor, excitement, and some choice fantasy. Be prepared to be astonished!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssignments: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll be reading all of these literary classics so you’ll need to give yourself plenty of time to relax with each book. Allow extra time if you read slowly so you can enjoy the stories without having to rush. Please use actual, physical books so you can mark your progress, underline or mark passages, find the pages we read in class, and have the pleasure of reading a book that is unlike reading on a Kindle, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each literary work, you will write a paper on assigned topics or a topic of your choice. One of your essays will be corrected\/edited and returned to you with the teacher’s comments. And we’ll discuss at least 2 of your written assignments in class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Books:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo ebooks! No virtual editions! Real books! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can’t find the pages we’re discussing if they have a virtual edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd they can’t make notes in the margins, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal books only!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e, by Jane Austen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Penguin Classics, Edited with an introduction and notes by Vivien Jones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cem\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003c\/em\u003e, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Wisehouse Classics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Since this is a novella, much shorter than our novels, students may get another version. This is the ONLY exception! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe might prefer a version with illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut they’re still better off using the Wisehouse Classics version if possible, too they can follow more quickly in class instead of hunting for the passage I’m discussing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e, by Charlotte Bronte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Penguin Classics, Edited and with an introduction by Stevie Davies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cem\u003eGone with the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, by Margaret Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Scribner, with a preface by Pat Conroy\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 students (Grades 8+ preferred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7:30-9:00 on Sundays\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twelve Weeks\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 30-60 mins of homework time each week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The detailed class time and dates will be determined by the majority of the registered students\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo register, find us on WeChat for Q\u0026amp;A, WeChat ID: LuvEast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Coach Cherie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791117574389,"sku":"","price":990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/keetown.org\/collections\/coach-cheries-high-school-reading-classes.oembed","provider":"Keetown Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}