In a world that is often unjust, how do we work up the courage to fight for what we believe is right?
In this four-day literature course, students explore their values and beliefs about what it takes to build a “better” society through two short stories and one poem: “The Book of Martha” by Octavia Butler, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, and “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman (poem). Each day’s 1‑hour session invites students to read closely, discuss deeply, and write thoughtfully using two core tools: a 6‑question reading framework (analyzing the narrator, characterization, setting, plot, message, and theme) and 4 writing moves (summary, claim, evidence, analysis).
By the end of the week, students will:
- Analyze how we resist injustice in society
- Strengthen their ability to support claims with textual evidence
- Participate in a Socratic seminar exploring the connections between texts and ideas
- Draft and refine a short essay with guided feedback