2025-2026 Good Books: An Introduction to the Great Books

$615.00

Good Books - An Introduction to the Great Books

Please Note: This class has a rotating book list so that students may take the class more than once.

Good Books is a gentle but thorough introduction to the Literary Tradition for Middle School students.  With an emphasis on reading slowly, we will cover basic story patterns and archetypes, motifs and themes that dominate the Great Works of Literature. Through Guided Reading, rather than the typical discussion-based class, students will learn how to read closely and metaphorically.  But the biggest emphasis will be on falling in love with literature!

The most important way to be prepared for the Great Books is to be immersed in the imagination that created those works. Bible stories, myths, fairy tales, legends–these are the soil from which Western literature has blossomed.  Students will learn how authors over time have used those building blocks of stories to create new stories and new imaginative worlds that are anchored in the works of the past.

Assessment:  In keeping with the idea that this is a gentle introduction to classic literature, there will be no papers, no tests, and no grades given.  Parents tell me that even their quiet students won’t stop talking about our class books outside of class! Spontaneous narrations and thoughts outside of class are a far better assessment of learning than worksheets and tests.

Asynchronous Option: Students have access to the streaming videos of the course to watch on their own time plus the LIVE Canvas Discussion forum for a full year.  The classes are not discussion based and instead focus on the skill and art of reading well. Many students even prefer the asynchronous option because they can pause and rewind when taking notes. (Live students also have access to the course videos to rewatch for note-taking.)

 

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If your desired section of Good Books is full and no alternate times will work for you, please add your name to the waitlist at the following link. Please note that you can still sign up for the asynchronous option and remain on the waitlist.

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NOTE: SIBLING SEATS MUST BE MANUALLY ADDED TO YOUR CART AFTER ENTERING SIBLING INFORMATION: https://houseofhumaneletters.com/product/2025-2026-sibling-seat-good-books/

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    Withdrawal:We understand that schedules change and occasionally a student needs to drop a class. To withdraw from a class, send your request in writing to [email protected]. Please consult our Refund Policy Below. If you need to transfer to a different class or time, please place your Transfer Request in writing to [email protected]. Our classes are high demand, and we unfortunately cannot always accommodate requests for a class change. If we are able to transfer your student, there is a $15 transfer fee per class to cover administrative costs.
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    Late Payments:Payments are due promptly on the due date. After three days, unpaid invoices will have an automatic charge of $15.00 added. Seven days after the due date without payment or contact with House of Humane Letters will result in immediate removal from class. We understand situations arise that are sometimes unavoidable. If you have any questions or concerns about late payments, please email [email protected].

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    Please remember this is a new system, and with that comes the possibility that there may be a few bugs to work out that we have not anticipated. We ask for your patience if you experience any issues. Rest assured we will get you sorted out as soon as possible to complete your registration request.
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Please Note: This class has a rotating book list so that students may take the class more than once.

Good Books is a gentle but thorough introduction to the Literary Tradition for Middle School students.  With an emphasis on reading slowly, we will cover basic story patterns and archetypes, motifs and themes that dominate the Great Works of Literature. Through Guided Reading, rather than the typical discussion-based class, students will learn how to read closely and metaphorically.  But the biggest emphasis will be on falling in love with literature!

The most important way to be prepared for the Great Books is to be immersed in the imagination that created those works. Bible stories, myths, fairy tales, legends–these are the soil from which Western literature has blossomed.  Students will learn how authors over time have used those building blocks of stories to create new stories and new imaginative worlds that are anchored in the works of the past.

Assessment:  In keeping with the idea that this is a gentle introduction to classic literature, there will be no papers, no tests, and no grades given.  Parents tell me that even their quiet students won’t stop talking about our class books outside of class! Spontaneous narrations and thoughts outside of class are a far better assessment of learning than worksheets and tests.

Asynchronous Option: Students have access to the streaming videos of the course to watch on their own time plus the LIVE Canvas Discussion forum for a full year.  The classes are not discussion based and instead focus on the skill and art of reading well. Many students even prefer the asynchronous option because they can pause and rewind when taking notes. (Live students also have access to the course videos to rewatch for note-taking.)

 

Book List:

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Class Time

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am ET, Mondays, 3:00pm-4:00pm ET, Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET, Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am ET, Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET, Asynchronous

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