10th Grade English and Literature Semester 1
In this 14-week class, students will cover the first semester of 10th grade literature, grammar, and writing. We will read three short stories, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, and complete a literary analysis and argumentative essay.
Erica Sirratt
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What's included
14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
There will be required homework each week. There will also be added enrichment assignments that students may complete to deepen their understanding of learned concepts.Grading
Students will receive an itemized grade sheet that contains a breakdown of each assignment. Unless otherwise requested, students will receive this grade at the end of the semester.Class Experience
US Grade 10
It’s sophomore year and it’s time to leave behind the basic book summaries and five-paragraph essays and move up to the big leagues. In this class, we're going to cover grammar concurrent with reading literature and writing. My teaching style is very conversational, but structured. My goal is to make the class as interactive as possible but cover the necessary topics. The discussion will be a big part of the class and all students will be encouraged, but not required to participate. Students will read several short stories and read the book “Frankenstein,” by Mary Shelley. Students will write a literary analysis and an argumentative essay from conception to a polished final product. Two different types of homework will be assigned. The first type of homework is considered enrichment. It won’t be required, but it will help students reinforce concepts taught in class. The second type of homework will be necessary to get the most out of class (and receive a grade). Homework will be clearly labeled as enrichment or required. All assignments will be checked for completion. Writing assignments will receive feedback with 2-3 things the student did well on the essay. Then, I will share 3-4 ways they can revise their essay. Constructive feedback will include specific examples on how to improve their essay. For example, if I mention the thesis statement (topic sentence) could use a little adjustment, I will write possible examples of thesis statements for their essay. Students can submit essays for revision and editing as many times as they'd like. Final grades will be given at the end of the semester. *This class is the first part of a full-year course. The spring semester course will take place on the same day and time as the fall semester for continuity.* Concepts covered in this class: Figurative language Women writers in literature (feminism) Theme, main idea, setting Creating claims and providing evidence Literary analysis MLA Outlining, revision, editing Romanticism Gothic Literature Foreshadowing and other literary devices Types of evidence for an argumentative essay
Learning Goals
Explore women writers in literatureUnderstand the writing process
Syllabus
3 Units
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksUnit 1: Literary Analysis
Lesson 1:
Figurative Language
Class will begin with an introduction and explanation of class assignments. We will discuss puns and idioms. Then, we’ll read “The Eyes Have It,” by Phillip K. Dick. Then, we’ll play figurative language pictionary. For enrichment, students will do a puns and idiom activity (Google Forms). For homework, students will read “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “Why I wrote the Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
The Yellow Wallpaper
Warm-up exercise
Guided discussion on reading
Discuss the importance of theme, main idea, and setting
Feminism in literature
Read “A Life Fable,” by Kate Chopin and analyze
Enrichment: Vocabulary (Google Forms)
HOMEWORK: Read “The Minority Report,” by Phillip K. Dick and find the theme 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
The Minority Report
Warm-up exercise
Guided discussion on reading
What is a literary analysis?
How to create a claim
Finding evidence in the reading
Class activity: Brainstorm claims for the short stories we’ve read
Read an example of a literary analysis
Enrichment: Write summaries of the stories (Google Forms)
HOMEWORK: Choose a literary analysis topic and start finding evidence. Read an example literary analysis. 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 4:
Introductions
How to write a thesis statement for a claim
Look at an outline of a literary analysis
Go over MLA format for writing essays
How to create a good introduction and conclusion
Writing activity: Work on writing an outline in class together
Enrichment: Practice introductions (Google Form)
HOMEWORK: Create an outline for a literary analysis 50 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the stories may include mild violence and mental health issues.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." This can be gotten online for free at Gutenberg Press.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing. I have been teaching ELA since 2014, and I have been teaching on Outschool since 2020.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $210 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Completed by 63 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
2-9 learners per class
