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American Literature & Writing
Welcome to American Literature & Writing! This course is the second step of a college prep English track. It encompasses reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and public speaking. Students will be studying a variety of genres, including poems, plays, short fiction, and novels in American literature. Academic writing will focus specifically on literary devices taken from the reading assignments.
REQUIREMENTS
Texts:
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne ISBN: 978-0486280486 (Semester 1)
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain ISBN: 978-0486280615 (Semester 2)
The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald ISBN: 979-8745274824 (Semester 2)
Copy/Supply fee: $35.00 (paid to Mercy Granell at Orientation or the first day of class)
Annual tuition: $435.00 ($43.50/month for 10 months, August – May)
(2025-2026)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Mercy Granell
B.A. International Affairs
Mercy attended the University of Mary Washington where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Affairs, and attended the College of Education for History and Social Studies. After teaching in Chesterfield County for three years, she transitioned into full-time ministry at her Church where she was the Kids Director for six years. During her time in ministry, she oversaw curriculum, family resources, and events for kids ages preschool – 5th grade. After having her second child, she transitioned out of ministry to pursue being home with her kids, with the intention to homeschool her children. She still plays an active role at her church as a girl’s high school small group leader.