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Classic Literature VII

Why do children need stories? What is the purpose of education? The Greek historian Plutarch said, “The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.” One might say that literature, as it draws upon the senses and fosters learning through the exploration of other worlds, ignites the greatest flame. With this spark comes greater knowledge, understanding, imagination, and inspiration. As students enter the worlds of different characters, they will witness the virtues and vices represented by the protagonists and antagonists. They will become inspired with curiosity and wonder. They will reflect on and delight in what is true, good, and beautiful.

This class follows Scholé Academy’s Classic Children's Literature VI course while introducing supplemental liberal arts studies. Students will read, enjoy, and interact with classic works of literature while reflecting on specific virtues and literary themes during each quarter. Readings will be supplemented by poems, age-appropriate and relevant looks into the history behind the stories and authors, and explorations into background science and nature studies. Students will respond to these texts through rich discussion, thoughtful written analysis and reflection, commonplace entries, and artistic mediums in order to reach the whole child.

Get to Know Classic Children’s Literature VII with Alison Johansen

Required Materials:
Books and supplies are not included in the purchase of the course.

Section 1 with Alison Johansen
(M/W 2-3:15 pm EST)

  • The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis
  • The Last Battle, C. S. Lewis
  • A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens
  • Christmas Stories: 32 Classic Stories & Poems for the Young & Old; Alcott, Andersen, Carroll, Dickens, Henry, Montgomery
    • ISBN: 1670213749
  • Number the Stars, Lois Lowry
  • The Story of My Life, Helen Keller
  • The Golden Key, George MacDonald
  • The Two Towers, J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Supplemental readings to be provided (excerpts from Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper in Q1; A Christmas Carol reader’s theater in Q2; fairy tales and CAP’s Walking to Wisdom Literature Guides in Q1 and Q4)

Section 2 with Morgan Moore

  1. Letters to Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien. ISBN-10: 0063340534
  2. _Sir Orfeo _translated by J.R. Tolkien. ISBN-10: 0358652979
  3. _The Call of the Wild _by Jack London. ISBN-10:
  4. _The Little Prince _by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. ISBN-10: 9780141321059
  5. _Rascal _by Sterling North. ISBN-10: 0140344454
  6. _Pollyanna _by Eleanor H. Porter. ISBN-10: 0486432068
  7. _Old Yeller _by Fred Gipson. ISBN-10: 0064403823
  8. _The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood _by Howard Pyle. ISBN-10: 1949460525
  9. The Complete Beatrix Potter Tales. ISBN-10: 072325804X

Mrs. Alison Johansen

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Alison Grace Johansen is a Scholé Academy instructor, tutor, and host of our poetry club. While tutoring in grammar and writing, she is teaching Upper-School American Literature and History, Classic Literature VII, and Art of Poetry. Alison earned her Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pa., and her Bachelor of Arts in political science with a French minor from the University of Richmond. She worked as a legal journalist in Washington, D.C., for over 13 years before freelancing as a writer and editor in all forms of media: legal and academic publishers, startups and larger companies, magazines, newsletters, websites, books, and social media platforms. She hopes to inspire her students to discover the many ways in which they can use their own words to express themselves with truth, goodness, and beauty. Alison lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Her dedication to her faith and family influences every part of her life, from teaching Sunday school and writing a children’s picture book about food allergies, to exploring the beauty of God’s world with her family. If they aren’t enjoying a walk outside with their Goldendoodle named Nugget, you might find them reading together or playing the piano, flute, guitar, ukulele, and drums!

Miss Morgan Moore

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Morgan Moore has been teaching ever since she learned how to explain to her younger siblings the difference between an adjective and an adverb. As a homeschool graduate, Morgan loves the classical, online learning environment and began professionally teaching English, Integrated Humanities, and Writing to middle schoolers and high schoolers upon graduating with her Bachelor’s in English: Creative Writing from Liberty University online in 2022. Wanting to take her academic studies even further, she graduated with a M.F.A. in Creative Writing the summer of 2024, also from Liberty University online.

Being the oldest daughter of nine siblings has not only accustomed Morgan to sharing dressers, beds, and clothes, and hearing the battle cries of blanket-caped warriors running through halls, but it has also familiarized her with both the challenges and joys a classical, homeschool education can provide. It is her experiences with these situations that she brings to her teaching to encourage both her students and their parents and show how exciting learning truly can be.

Morgan loves children and her goal is to one day marry a God-fearing man and raise a big family of her own who she can shower with tales of chivalrous knights and daring hobbits. Until that time comes, however, she believes that the Lord has called her to teach others’ children. Now more than ever, children need to know the joy and hope that literature and writing may bring them; for, to quote C.S. Lewis, “it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, [so] let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” When she’s not teaching, you’ll find Morgan writing her novel, knitting lots of sweaters, playing the guitar or piano, walking in the North Carolinian outdoors, and singing along with The Sound of Music—all while drinking lots of coffee.

Quarter 1

_As indicated by this course map, students can expect to complete similar assignments throughout the school year that will gradually increase in creativity, knowledge, and scope as students learn and put into practice literary analysis. _

  1. Four Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance) 
  2. Story Elements: Setting, Characters, Plot, Conflict, Theme
  3. Commonplace/Writing Journal/Assignments/Projects: quote analysis, annotations, expositions, art projects, creative activities, discussion questions, etc.
  4. Quarterly Poetry Recitation

Quarter 2

  1. First Theological Virtue: Faith 
  2. Literary Techniques: Figurative Language, Alliteration, Imagery, Symbolism, Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Pun
  3. Commonplace/Writing Journal/Assignments/Projects: quote analysis, annotations, expositions, art projects, creative activities, discussion questions, etc.
  4. Quarterly Poetry Recitation

Quarter 3

  1. Second Theological Virtue: Hope 
  2. Context & Authorship: Genre, Point of View, Historical Fiction, Autobiography, Biography
  3. Commonplace/Writing Journal/Assignments/Projects: quote analysis, annotations, expositions, art projects, creative activities, discussion questions, etc.
  4. Quarterly Poetry Recitation

Quarter 4

  1. Third Theological Virtue: Charity 
  2. Comparative Understanding: Theme, Tone, Foreshadowing, Conflict, Plot, Resolution 
  3. Commonplace/Writing Journal/Assignments/Projects: quote analysis, annotations, expositions, art projects, creative activities, discussion questions, etc.
  4. Quarterly Poetry Recitation

Red checkmarkComputer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.

Red checkmarkHigh-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.

Red checkmarkWebcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)

Red checkmarkHeadset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm

Red checkmarkZoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. unnamed-e1455142229376 To download Zoom:

  1. Visit zoom.us/download.
  2. Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
  3. Open and run the installer on your computer.
  4. In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.

Red checkmarkScanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.

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