Novel Study Grade 7/8

Teacher: Saman Ihsan

This novel study course will help students develop essential reading comprehension and critical thinking skills, be highly active participants in their learning experience, and build a love of reading.

Novel: “The Story of My Life” by Helen Keller & "The Touch of Magic" by Lorena A. Hickok

Helen Keller’s fascinating and inspiring autobiography, The Story of My Life, exposes middle school students to wonderful descriptions, an elevated vocabulary, and deep insights into life. It tells the story of a woman who, despite being deaf and blind from a very young age, overcame incredible obstacles to learn to communicate with the world around her.

In this course, we will also read the biography, The Touch of Magic, about Helen Keller’s teacher, Annie Sullivan. The writer, Lorena A. Hickok, brings to life the misbehaving orphan going blind. The reader follows Sullivan's experiences and how she overcomes the extreme trials in her life, ultimately preparing her for the great work she does with Helen Keller.

Contents:

• Summary

• Themes 

• Style and Tone

• Literary Devices

• Life Lessons

*Please note October 13th will be a Thanksgiving long weekend holiday.

Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from the course, please see below:

Aug 11th:  90% refund

Sept. 1st:  50% refund

After the first class:  50% credit or 25% refund