Mercy Sanders

The format I will use be as follows:
- Daily or weekly sessions as agreed
- Mix of lecture, discussion, and interactive activities

Content to be covered:
- Survey major works of English literature from different periods
- Analyze themes, literary devices, historical context thematic exploration:
- Love and relationships
- Power and politics
- Identity and self-discovery
- Social issues and critique
- Nature and the environment

-Literary techniques and devices such as:
- Metaphor, simile, personification
- Irony, satire, allegory
- Narrative structure and point of view
- Symbolism and motifs
- Read novels, plays, poetry, and short stories
- Poetry: sonnets, epic poems, free verse
- Drama: tragedies, comedies, modern plays
- Prose: novels, short stories, essays

The Lesson dynamics to be implemented are:
- Close reading and textual analysis for instances:
- Identifying and interpreting literary devices
- Contextual analysis linking text to historical/cultural background

- Group discussions on interpretations and meanings for instance:
-Interactive discussions
- Character analysis through role-playing or hot-seating

- Creative writing exercises inspired by studied works by:
- Writing alternative endings or "missing" scenes
- Composing poetry or short stories in the style of studied authors
- Creating visual art or multimedia projects inspired by texts

- Critical writing:
- Regular short response papers to develop analytical skills
- Longer essays exploring themes across multiple works
- Practice in different critical approaches (e.g., feminist, post-colonial)


I aim to create an engaging environment where students can develop critical thinking skills, gain historical and cultural knowledge, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for literature. These dynamic elements are designed to cater to different learning styles and to make the study of literature an immersive, interactive experience. I aim to balance rigorous analysis with creative engagement, helping students develop a lifelong appreciation for literature.