Due to demand for this course, we are opening another section beginning November 16 in sha’ Allah.
The English Reading and Composition (10 – 12 Years) class will focus on an engaging, age-appropriate book list coupled with complimentary development of skills in composition. Our preliminary list consists of the following readings, but adjustments can be made depending on the reading experience of students on the final roster.
- The Hobbit (Fantasy) by J.R.R. Tolkein
- Wonder (Realistic Fiction) by R.J. Palacio OR The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Memoir) by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
- The Giver (Dystopian Fiction) by Lois Lowry
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (Mystery) Arthur Conan Doyle
- Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali (Historical Narrative) P. James Oliver
- Selections of Islamic Poetry
The goal here is to have a of broad selection of genres and perspectives to be explored with a practicing Muslim educator as a guide. Children will learn (إن شاء الله) to grapple with the meaning and messages of texts and to judge what we can learn and what we should leave from texts written by non-Muslims. Discussions and assignments will ask students to relate what they are reading to the principles and practice of our faith; whether the texts explicitly reference Islamic themes, express values commonly held by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, or make statements or implications which run counter to our traditions and values.
Duration: 17 Weeks | Meetings: 3 per week | Start Date: January 18 | Register here