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Book to Film, Part Two: Analyzing Film Adaptations of the Classics
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Continue to advance your critical thinking skills through the analysis of literature and film. Join us as we go deep into the study of literary devices and how they translate into film.
Instructor: Sharon Hamric-Weis, BS Ed, JD
Course Description: This course continues literary analysis of written and cinematic works and their accompanying writing assignments to strengthen your student’s critical thinking, literary analysis, and upper-level writing skills. Using movies as well as published works, students study structure, character development, scene, setting, plot, and theme – with the purpose of preparing for the study of literature at the college level. Students will view movies biweekly with a parent or on their own in order to discuss the elements of literature. On alternate weeks, class discussion will focus on selected texts only, while employing critical thinking skills. This high-interest course continues your student’s ability to enhance critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills using classical works – while enjoying learning at the same time.
Class 1: Analyzing Quo Vadis
Part I -- Scene and setting presented in the movie
Class 2: Analyzing Quo Vadis
Part II -- Comparison of scene and setting from movie to book
Class 3: Analyzing Gulliver’s Travels
Part I -- Theme presented in the movie
Class 4: Analyzing Gulliver’s Travels
Part II -- Comparison of theme from movie to book
Class 5: Analyzing A Tale of Two Cities
Part I -- Plot and conflict presented in the movie
Class 6: Analyzing A Tale of Two Cities
Part II -- Comparison of plot and conflict from movie to book
Class 7: Analyzing Ben Hur
Part I -- Character development presented in the movie
Class 8: Analyzing Ben Hur
Part II -- Comparison of character development from movie to book
Class 9: Analyzing Great Expectations
Part I -- Plot twist
Class 10: Analyzing Great Expectations
Part II -- Comparison of plot twist from movie to book
Class 11: Analyzing Les Miserables (1982 version)
Part I -- Character arc
Class 12: Analyzing Les Miserables
Students will access available movies and books on their own or through resources provided. Because some of the classic works are secular, parents may wish to pre-screen the cinematic version and fast-forward through any potentially sensitive material. All analysis will be filtered through the faith-based, Catholic perspective.
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Book to Film, Part Two: Analyzing Film Adaptations of the Classics
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Sharon Hamric-Weis
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Spring 2026
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Literature ➤ Survey Literature
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High School
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Anastasia Brooks
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January 9th, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
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Live
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$227
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28 seats available
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20 seats remaining
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Special notes
This is Part Two of a two-part course. Though students can sign up for both parts or take the courses independently, it is recommended that students sign up for and complete both courses.
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Your student should expect to spend an estimated three to four hours on homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability and commitment. Homework includes reading, viewing films, taking automated quizzes on odd weeks or completing a short assignment, and optional essay assignments (2 pages) on even weeks. Writing assignments are graded by the instructor. It is recommended that students begin familiarizing themselves with the books before the first day of class, since there is substantial reading in this course. Book readings may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
Fees
Fee: For all 12 classes: $207 if you register on or before November 15; $227 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Sharon Hamric-Weis
sweis@homeschoolconnections.com
About Sharon Hamric-Weis
During her last year of teaching, Mrs. Hamric-Weis converted to the Catholic Church and was confirmed. Upon her acceptance to the Dickinson School of Law, she and her husband relocated to her home state of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Hamric-Weis practiced law as Assistant Counsel for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole and has been published in the Dickinson Journal of International Law, as well as working as a decision writer for the Pennsylvania Board of Workers’ Compensation.
After working in law, Mrs. Hamric-Weis left her employment to raise her children and homeschool for several years before returning to work as a paraprofessional teaching and caring for a student with multiple disabilities.
She is happy to be homeschooling her three children and teaching the advanced writing courses for Homeschool Connections.
Anastasia Brooks
As a homeschool graduate Anastasia Brooks developed a passion for excellence within education. She saw the intellectual development along with the formation to think independently and critically within her homeschool years. She believes in encouraging this within her style of teaching along with a genuine willingness to learn from students
During her teenage years, Anastasia found herself wondering what the true sense of femininity meant and how the Catholic Church’s stance on it differed from the world’s view. After finding it through Pope St John Paul II’s writings on the Feminine Genius, she became passionate about spreading it to other young teenagers so they too will understand their inherent dignity and worth as daughters of Christ in the modern world.
In addition to teaching Anastasia is the Founder and Owner of “Valleys of Grace” specializing in chapel veils and spreading the true meaning behind why women should veil. In her spare time, she can be found reading a good book, baking, hiking and being involved in her local Catholic communities.
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