(Recorded Course) I Will Always Write Back with Kevin O’Brien

 

Join in this short literature course with the story of two children who write letters back and forth, sharing their lives, hopes, dreams, and experiences while living across the world from each other. High school students are welcomed, too.

PARENTS!  Please note that Caitlin (one of the co-authors of the book) uses a few vulgarities.  Email Mr. O'Brien if this is a concern, and he will let you know what she says and when she says it.

How to get the most out of I Will Always Write Back with Kevin O’Brien:

  • Watch each Recorded class session.
  • Complete all quizzes and assignments. Parents can grade any essay questions, or they may purchase Instructor Access for Kevin O'Brien to grade the essay questions.
  • The reading for each week can be found in that week's module.
  • Repeat for each until course is completed.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Total class meetings: 4

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 6th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: ½ semester Literature or English

Instructor: Kevin O’Brien

Instructor Email: kevin@classeswithkevin.com

Course description: 

 It started as a “pen pal” assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Caitlin chose Martin, a boy from Zimbabwe. This true story traces how Caitlin and Martin recount how they became best friends --and better people--through their long-distance exchange. Their story will inspire you to look beyond your own life and wonder about the world at large and your place in it.

Course outline: 

Part I (pages 1-80)

Parts II and III (pages 81-224)

 Parts IV and V (pages 225-323)

 Parts VI and Epilogue (pages 324-396)

Course materials:  I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alfirenka & Martin Ganda, ISBN # 978-0-316-24133-5 (https://amzn.to/2M5IyME)

Homework: Weekly assignments will consist of reading the assigned material plus brief reflections or essay answers graded by Mr. O’Brien. Homework should take no more than about two to three hours per week in addition to class time.