Teaching Three Great Books
with Dr. Flora Armetta– Jane Eyre
– Great Expectations
In this course, Dr. Flora Armetta describes and demonstrates how she teaches 3 different great books to her upper-school students at Covenant Christian Academy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The 3 books she presents in this course are:
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Dr. Armetta presents three lectures for each book, explaining both the book and author’s place in literature and history, describing the essential themes and brilliance of each book, and then suggesting ways of presenting, teaching, and discussing each book with students. She also suggests a variety of assignments and assessments. Each lecture is followed by discussions with Dr. Christopher Perrin in which further pedagogical strategies are explored.
Instructional Hours: 8.20, CEU Credits: 1
- Course Introduction
- Interview on Literature and the Liberal Arts
- Lesson 1: An Overview of Teaching Three Great Books
How to Teach The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Lesson 2
- Lesson 3
- Lesson 4
- Lesson 5
- Discussion
How to Teach Jane Eyre
- Lesson 6
- Discussion
- Lesson 7
- Discussion
- Lesson 8
- Discussion
- Lesson 9
How to Teach Great Expectations
- Lesson 10
- Discussion
- Lesson 11
- Lesson 12
- Discussion
Teaching with Visual Art
- Lesson 13
- Discussion

To obtain a certification credit for this course, simply complete each presentation lesson or discussion in the course (by marking it complete or by taking the quiz) and then also take the certification test at the end of the course. The quizzes are designed to ensure that you have understood the essential content of each presentation, and they can be taken more than once if necessary. The cumulative certification test at the end of the course is given as a pass/fail test and requires that you upload one or more essays demonstrating your understanding of the course. (Please note that essays are simply evaluated by word count.) When you have completed the course, a certificate that you can print or email will become available within “My Courses” (accessible under “Courses” in the main menu when you are signed in as an active subscriber).
We recommend previewing the essay question within the end of course test before starting the course. This will help in guiding your note taking as you progress through the course. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for essay submissions to be reviewed.
By taking the course for certification credit, you also will be on your way to obtaining a Level 3 certification.
Lessons

Teaching Three Great Books: Course Introduction
Preview
Interview: Dr. Armetta on Literature and the Liberal Arts
Preview
Lesson 1: An Overview
Preview
Lesson 2: Huckleberry Finn—Part 1
Lesson 2: Huckleberry Finn—Part 1 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 3: Huckleberry Finn—Part 2
Lesson 3: Huckleberry Finn—Part 2 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 4: Huckleberry Finn—Part 3
Lesson 4: Huckleberry Finn—Part 3 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 5: Huckleberry Finn—Part 4
Lesson 5: Huckleberry Finn—Part 4 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Discussion: Reading in Preparation for Teaching
Discussion: Reading in Preparation for Teaching Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6: Jane Eyre—Part 1
Lesson 6: Jane Eyre—Part 1 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 6A: Discussion
Lesson 6A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7: Jane Eyre—Part 2
Lesson 7: Jane Eyre—Part 2 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 7A: Discussion
Lesson 7A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8: Jane Eyre—Part 3
Lesson 8: Jane Eyre—Part 3 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 8A: Discussion
Lesson 8A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 9: Jane Eyre—Part 4
Lesson 9: Jane Eyre—Part 4 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10: Great Expectations—Part 1
Lesson 10: Great Expectations—Part 1 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 10A: Discussion
Lesson 10A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 11: Great Expectations—Part 2
Lesson 11: Great Expectations—Part 2 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 12: Great Expectations—Part 3
Lesson 12: Great Expectations—Part 3 Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 12A: Discussion
Lesson 12A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 13: Using Images to Teach Great Books
Lesson 13: Using Images to Teach Great Books Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

Lesson 13A: Discussion
Lesson 13A: Discussion Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.

End of Course Test: Three Great Books
End of Course Test: Three Great Books Please sign up for the course before starting the lesson.