Read Classics and Appreciate Literature

🎓Ages：6-18 years old

🌟 Course Introduction

This course centres on Reading Classics and Appreciating Literature. By engaging with significant novels and distinguished works from the English-speaking world, students go beyond simply following the storyline. They learn to explore characters, settings and literary techniques in depth. The programme emphasises building confidence through reading, while diverse themes broaden horizons, enhance literary appreciation and offer fresh perspectives on the world.

🎯 Programme Highlights

• 📖 Curated Classics: A carefully chosen selection of outstanding English novels and literary works, with lesson plans tailored to each student’s level. The content is rich, engaging and inspiring.

• 📚 Structured Progression:

The course is organised into five levels — Level | School Year | Focus

📌Level 1 | Y1–Y2 | First steps into classics, learning basic reading methods and building habits and interest. Themes include adventure, fairy tales and simple coming-of-age stories.

📌Level 2 | Y3–Y4 | Understanding storylines, expanding vocabulary and improving fluency. Texts cover animal stories, friendship and family themes.

📌Level 3 | Y5–Y6 | Exploring characters and plots in depth, learning literary techniques such as symbolism and narrative structure. Genres include historical novels, fantasy and science fiction.

📌Level 4 | Y7–Y8 | Developing critical analysis and cross-cultural understanding. Books often focus on social issues, cultural exploration and classic long-form works.

📌Level 5 | Y9–Y10 | Advanced literary appreciation, combining creative thinking with critical analysis. Students learn to interpret and express ideas independently, with works drawn from world classics.

Teachers will place students according to their English level. Each stage features 4–6 novels or literary works of varied genres and themes, ensuring steady progress.

• 🗣️ Comprehensive Skill Development: Covering reading strategies, literary analysis, critical thinking, classroom discussions and presentations, helping students express ideas with confidence and accuracy.

• 👩‍🏫 Expert Faculty: Taught by teachers with relevant academic backgrounds and extensive experience.

• 🎲 Interactive Learning: Lessons include award-winning novels and diverse literary works. With lively discussions and reflection, students are encouraged to think deeply and take part actively.

• 🏆 Academic Preparation: Through reading and analysing classics, students strengthen their English reading and communication skills, enhance overall language ability, and build a solid foundation for future study.