MOR-LC LITERARY CIRCLE
Broken into four levels of learning, MOR Literary Circle is strategically designed to close the literacy gap and directly reverse the adolescent reading slump that frequently impacts young boys. Across our comprehensive 4th through 12th-grade pipeline, we use a combination of lesson plans, independent reading, and group learning activities to develop skilled readers and literary connoisseurs in various genres of literature.
THE VANGUARD TRACK: For students drawn to fast-paced plots, tactical logic, and high-impact oratory. This track builds master communicators through structural strategy, action-driven literature, and entrepreneurial leadership frameworks.
THE SAGA TRACK: For students drawn to rich world-building, analytical perspective, and collaborative oratory. This track builds master communicators through deep narrative analysis, character-driven literature, and diplomatic leadership frameworks.
Introduction
SUMMER INTENSIVE I
The Mechanics Lab: Linguistics Training Camp for Boys
Term: June, 2027 - July, 2027
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Course Description: Before a master mechanic builds a high-performance engine, he has to completely master his tools. The Mechanics Lab is a high-energy, 3-day-a-week summer intensive designed specifically for rising 4th and 5th-grade boys to sharpen their reading and writing reflexes before the school year begins.
This program bypasses boring worksheets and gets straight to the physics of language. Through fast-paced competitions, tactile word-building, and high-interest survival and sports texts, boys will learn how to hack apart complex words and build bulletproof sentences. We don't just teach rules; we build the linguistic stamina, speed, and confidence required to dominate the "Fourth-Grade Slump.
Required Materials: Spelling & Grammar Student Workbook, Spelling & Grammar Student Practice Sheet,
CHOOSE YOUR 2-WEEK INTENSIVE
FALL
LITERARY
CIRCLE I
Spelling & Grammar
Term: September, 2027 -
December, 2027
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Course Description: Spelling serves as the foundational building block in reading instruction. Throughout this two-semester program, students will develop mastery in phonological awareness, phonics, print concepts, and fluency. Each lesson systematically enables students to decode, recognize, and understand written language. Mastery of these upper-elementary skills is critical for future reading proficiency and overall academic success.
Without the ability to accurately recognize and sound out words, a student cannot understand the meaning of the text. This spelling track prepares your son with extensive, mastery-level instruction to excel in advanced reading comprehension.
Grammar provides the vital architecture for clear communication. This course equips students with a permanent foundation in English syntax. Students will learn proven techniques to build sentences and intentionally convey meaning. Understanding grammar enables students to effectively use language by developing and mastering morphology, parts of speech, sentence structure, mechanics, and punctuation.
This grammar track prepares your son with mastery-level grammar concepts to excel in his use of language, allowing him to write and speak with clarity, authority, and ultimate confidence.
Prerequisite: Must complete 3rd grade and currently in 4th grade.
Required Materials: Spelling Student Workbook and Spelling Student Practice Sheet.
CHOOSE YOUR LITERARY JOURNEY
The Expedition Path:
Focuses on fast-paced plots, high-stakes survival stories, and highly visual graphic novels. Perfect for students who love active missions, quick pacing, and mastering language mechanics through high-energy adventures
The Chronicles Path:
Focuses on richly detailed world-building, intricate mysteries, and character-driven historical fiction. Perfect for students who love discovering deep backstories, complex puzzles, and mastering language mechanics through expressive, immersive storytelling.
SPRING
LITERARY
CIRCLE I
Spelling & Grammar
Term: January, 2028 - April, 2028
Grade Level: 4th - 5th
Course Description: Spelling serves as the foundational building block in reading instruction. Throughout this two-semester program, students will develop mastery in phonological awareness, phonics, print concepts, and fluency. Each lesson systematically enables students to decode, recognize, and understand written language. Mastery of these upper-elementary skills is critical for future reading proficiency and overall academic success.
Without the ability to accurately recognize and sound out words, a student cannot understand the meaning of the text. This spelling track prepares your son with extensive, mastery-level instruction to excel in advanced reading comprehension.
Grammar provides the vital architecture for clear communication. This course equips students with a permanent foundation in English syntax. Students will learn proven techniques to build sentences and intentionally convey meaning. Understanding grammar enables students to effectively use language by developing and mastering morphology, parts of speech, sentence structure, mechanics, and punctuation.
This grammar track prepares your son with mastery-level grammar concepts to excel in his use of language, allowing him to write and speak with clarity, authority, and ultimate confidence.
Prerequisite: Must complete 3rd grade and currently in 4th grade.
Required Materials: Grammar Student Workbook and Grammar Student Practice Sheet.
CHOOSE YOUR LITERARY JOURNEY
The Expedition Path:
Focuses on fast-paced plots, high-stakes survival stories, and highly visual graphic novels. Perfect for students who love active missions, quick pacing, and mastering language mechanics through high-energy adventures
The Chronicles Path:
Focuses on richly detailed world-building, intricate mysteries, and character-driven historical fiction. Perfect for students who love discovering deep backstories, complex puzzles, and mastering language mechanics through expressive, immersive storytelling.
SUMMER INTENSIVE II
Reading Comprehension & Composition
Bridge Lab
Grade Level: 4th - 5th;
6th - 8th grade
Term: June, 2028 - July, 2028
Prerequisite: Literary Circle I or an 85% passing score on spelling & grammar assessment.
Required Materials
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CHOOSE YOUR 3-WEEK INTENSIVE
The Expedition Path:
Focuses on fast-paced plots, high-stakes survival stories, and highly visual graphic novels. Perfect for students who love active missions, quick pacing, and mastering language mechanics through high-energy adventures
The Chronicles Path:
Focuses on richly detailed world-building, intricate mysteries, and character-driven historical fiction. Perfect for students who love discovering deep backstories, complex puzzles, and mastering language mechanics through expressive, immersive storytelling.
FALL
LITERARY CIRCLE II
Reading Comprehension & Composition
Grade Level: 6th - 8th grade
Term: September, 2028 -
December, 2028
Prerequisite: Literary Circle I, Summer Intensive I or an 85% passing score on spelling &
grammar assessment.
Required Materials
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CHOOSE YOUR LITERARY TRACK
The Bastion Academy:
Dissects dystopian societies, tactical non-fiction, and political histories. Students focus on strategic logic, breaking down structural debates, text-based mechanics of power, and direct argumentation.
The Sentinel Academy:
Dissects epic fantasy realism, profound biographical journeys, and global cultural narratives. Students focus on analytical logic, breaking down psychological themes, complex interpersonal dynamics, and nuanced, perspective-driven argumentation.
SPRING
LITERARY
CIRCLE II
Reading Comprehension & Composition
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
Term: January, 2029 -
April, 2029
Prerequisite: Literary Circle I, Summer Intensive I or an 85% passing score on spelling &
grammar assessment.
Required Materials
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CHOOSE YOUR LITERARY TRACK
The Bastion Academy:
Dissects dystopian societies, tactical non-fiction, and political histories. Students focus on strategic logic, breaking down structural debates, text-based mechanics of power, and direct argumentation.
The Sentinel Academy:
Dissects epic fantasy realism, profound biographical journeys, and global cultural narratives. Students focus on analytical logic, breaking down psychological themes, complex interpersonal dynamics, and nuanced, perspective-driven argumentation.
SUMMER INTENSIVE III
The Rhetorical Bridge - Strategic Literacy & Argumentative Logic
Grade Level: 6th - 8th
Term: June, 2029 - July, 2029
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: Level II
Required Materials
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Join MOR LC's 3-week Intensive
The Bastion Academy:
Dissects dystopian societies, tactical non-fiction, and political histories. Students focus on strategic logic, breaking down structural debates, text-based mechanics of power, and direct argumentation.
The Sentinel Academy:
Dissects epic fantasy realism, profound biographical journeys, and global cultural narratives. Students focus on analytical logic, breaking down psychological themes, complex interpersonal dynamics, and nuanced, perspective-driven argumentation.
FALL
LITERARY
CIRCLE III
The Round & Readers Theatre
Grade Level: 9th - 10th
Term: September, 2029 -
December, 2029
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: Level II
Required Materials
The Arena Forum:
Rhetorical Mastery & Competitive Debate Strategy:
Step into the arena of ideas. This track focuses on formal debate mechanics, rapid-fire cross-examination, and commanding public speaking. Students dissect high-impact political declarations, legal briefs, and philosophical texts to build bulletproof arguments. Perfect for students who want to master competitive argumentation, split-second logic, and persuasive oratory.
The Ensemble Forum:
Narrative Performance, Scriptwriting & Collaborative Interpretation
Bring literature to life from the page to the stage. This track focuses on vocal dynamics, character interpretation, and original scriptwriting. Students will not only perform collaborative dramatic readings but will also experiment with writing their own plays, transforming deep narratives into performable text.
Texts center on poignant contemporary scripts, multi-perspective novels, and historical dialogues. Perfect for students who want to develop their creative writing voice, build expressive confidence, and master the art of storytelling through performance.
SPRING LITERARY
CIRCLE III
The Round & Readers Theatre
Grade Level: 9th - 10th
Term: January, 2030 -
April, 2030
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: Level II
Required Materials
The Praxis Forum:
Advanced Forensics, Public Policy & Societal Ethics:
Take the podium to solve real-world problems. In this advanced phase, students move beyond abstract philosophy into complex public policy, systemic data analysis, and ethical cross-examination. Debates focus heavily on the future of education, technological ethics, and modern social dynamics. Students learn to dismantle opposing arguments using hard evidence, structured logic, and compelling oratory. Perfect for returning students looking to refine their rapid-fire logic and debate the issues shaping their generation.
The Playwright Studio:
Advanced Ensemble Text, Playwriting & Artistic Direction
Step from the ensemble into the writer’s and director's chair. In this advanced phase, students elevate their performance mechanics to focus heavily on original playwriting, script adaptations, and vocal direction.
Students workshop their own multi-character scripts, experiment with advanced narrative pacing, and lead peer ensembles in dramatic readings. Perfect for returning students who want to publish their own creative work, master script structure, and command the creative process from concept to performance.
FALL
LITERARY CIRCLE IV
Leadership Development (The Transition)
Grade Level: 11th - 12th
Term: May - July
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: Literary Circle I-III
Required Materials
Step into the boardroom to design the future. In Phase I, senior students master the mechanics of macro-strategy, organizational psychology, and executive framework design. Collaborative teams dissect high-level case studies in global innovation, educational infrastructure, and socio-economic systems. Students learn to draft comprehensive structural blueprints, defend complex initiatives to stakeholders, and master the language of modern leadership. This semester establishes the core intellectual and tactical toolkit required to execute high-impact visions.
Focuses on systems-building, entrepreneurial strategy, and structural management frameworks. Literature includes biographies of industry titans, organizational charts, and hard-data economic case studies.
SPRING
LITERARY
CIRCLE IV
Leadership Development (The Masterpiece
Grade Level: 11th - 12th
Term: May - July (Hybrid)
Cost: $150.00
Prerequisite: Literary Circle I-III
Required Materials
Bring your vision into reality. As the definitive capstone of the entire literacy program, Phase II focuses on high-stakes diplomatic communication, public advocacy, and the execution of an original master project. Students work across diverse peer dynamics to stress-test their ideas through crisis-simulation modules and public-facing presentations. The semester culminates in The Masterpiece—a comprehensive, professional-grade strategic portfolio or public presentation that demonstrates mastery over written, spoken, and organizational communication.
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Cost: $150.00
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Prerequisite: Literary Circle I - Fall II