Complete High School English Classes
NEW for 2026-27!
Middle School English 6
Two Courses—One Enrollment
Literature and Writing Combined in One Course
$678.00
English 6 combines Middle School Writing 1 and Middle School Literature 1 into a single enrollment, giving 6th grade students a complete English education with expert instruction in both composition and literary study. Students work with a dedicated writing coach and progress through self-paced literature at a manageable pace — all for one convenient price.
Is English 6 Right for Your Family?
A complete English class is the most natural way to study language arts. Here’s why families love this option:One enrollment, two course — simplify your homeschool schedule without sacrificing depthSingle transcript entr — both writing and literature appear as one comprehensive English creditExpert instruction in both subject — a writing coach provides personalized feedback on every assignment, while engaging literature lectures guide your student through a rich reading lists
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How It Works
Live literature classes meet weekly and are taught by Brian Wasko. The course also has a TA who serves as the course’s writing coach, grades all literature and writing assignments throughout the year, and is available by email between classes for questions.
Student Expectations
Attend a one-hour, weekly, live literature course session
Complete each week’s assigned reading
Read a short lesson on writing
Take two short, online, comprehension quizzes each week, one on the writing lesson and one on the assigned reading
Answer an online literature discussion question each week
Submit one writing assignment each week (Click here to learn more about how we teach writing.)
What You’ll Read
In addition to a variety of short stories, poems, plays, essays, and articles provided in digital format, your student will read:
Of Mice and Men — John Steinbeck
To Kill a Mockingbird — Harper Lee
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel — Madeleine L’Engle, adapted by Hope Larson (graphic novel edition required)
Our Town — Thornton Wilder
The Crucible — Arthur Miller
Macbeth — William Shakespeare
Lord of the Flies — William Golding
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass — Frederick Douglass
Includes both literature and writing instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Live classes meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. Space is limited, so enrolling early is recommended to secure your student’s spot.
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No worries. Missing a class happens, and we don't penalize students for it. Flexibility is one of the best things about homeschooling, and we respect that. If your student misses a live literature session, a video lecture covering that day's reading will be available for them to watch on their own time. Just keep in mind these are dedicated content videos, not recordings of the live class itself.
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No — and that's intentional. Writing has many forms, and students need practice with more than literary analysis. Throughout the year your student will write in a variety of styles, both academic and creative, building a broad and solid writing foundation. Because the writing isn't built exclusively around the literature, students get a fuller writing education.
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No. You don’t need to purchase all of the books before the course starts. The course syllabus will show you the first date a reading assignment needs to be completed for each book. We suggest having each book at least a week before that date.
There are many options for acquiring the required books. You can purchase them from a local or online retailer, check them out of the library, or download electronic versions for most titles. In addition to the booklist, a variety of shorter readings will be provided to students in digital format at no extra cost.
If a specific edition is listed, such as the graphic novel version of A Wrinkle in Time, it’s important to get that version.
If you prefer for your students to take literature and writing separately, our standalone courses offer that flexibility. We offer both because families differ, and both are great options!