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Core: Level 1A

Begin our Core Curriculum with the reading of short stories! Learn to read: O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper," and Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace."

Primary Objectives

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How to Read

Active reading, annotation, and understanding themes, symbols, and motifs.

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Paragraphs

Learning the four fundamental types of paragraphs and how to connect sentences logically.

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Sentences

Understanding sentence types, complete sentences, and combining sentences.

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Short Story

Put it all together by getting creative and writing an original story using a plot diagram.

Calendar

This class is not offered in the Spring term.

Core 1A self-paced classes are available on-demand, anytime!

On-Demand Courses

Can't make those times, or want to learn at your own pace? Try the class on demand!

Includes:

  • 12-15 hours of video lectures taught by our Founder, Jane Chen!

  • Written feedback for every homework assignment.

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