Classes are available to start at any time!  Once enrolled in the course, you can choose your start date and will have access to the content for 1 year.

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Discover the art of crafting an impeccable literary analysis essay using MLA formatting and citations in this thorough self-paced five-week course. Ideal for teens aiming to boost their academic performance or lifelong learners passionate about literature, this course equips you with essential tools to excel in literary analysis!

The literary analysis offers an excellent introduction to formal essay writing or a way to refine existing skills. The best part? You get to choose the literary work you want to analyze, making the experience both fun and personalized!

Note: Access to Google Docs or Microsoft Word is highly recommended for this course.

Self-Paced Format

Opting for the self-paced format means I won't be providing direct feedback on enrichment activities. For personalized feedback, consider the asynchronous class option.

Course Structure

This self-paced course accommodates various learning styles and paces. It combines short instructional videos with independent writing tasks, providing a comprehensive learning experience that fits any schedule. I will supply numerous handouts, outlines, guides, and my own essay samples to aid learners in any essay they write.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Formal Essay Writing and Basic MLA Guidelines (includes enrichment activity)

Lesson 2: Introduction to Literary Analysis (outline and detailed instructions provided; select your literary piece for analysis and prepare; enrichment activity included)

Lesson 3: Building the Literary Analysis (demonstration of developing body paragraphs; sample essay provided for guidance; body paragraph rough drafts due)

Lesson 4: Crafting Powerful Introductions and Attention-Getters; Writing Strong Conclusions (add introductions and conclusions to rough drafts and submit for feedback)

Lesson 5: Works Cited Page, Revisions, and Extended Activities (includes enrichment activity)

In this course, you'll engage with video lessons and individual enrichment activities designed to deepen your understanding of literary analysis, essay writing strategies, and MLA formatting rules. 

What to Expect

Throughout this self-paced journey, you'll master the art of analyzing literary texts using formal essay writing techniques and MLA formatting guidelines. Learning MLA is crucial for college-bound students, and understanding the globally accepted standards for essay formatting and source citation is equally important. By the course's end, you'll confidently write insightful, well-structured literary analysis essays that meet high academic standards. I'll guide you every step of the way!