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10th Grade English and Literature Semester 1
Erica Sirratt
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(249)
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.
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...
3 units//14 lessons//14 Weeks
Unit 1Literary AnalysisLiterary Analysis6 lessons6 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Figurative LanguageWarm-up writing exercise Introduce the class Figurative language - puns, idioms Read “The Eyes Have It,” by Phillip K. Dick Activity: Figurative Language Pictionary Enrichment: Puns and idioms review (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Read "The Yellow Wallpaper,” and "Why I wrote The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte Perkins GilmanWeek 2Lesson 2The Yellow WallpaperWarm-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 themeWeek 3Lesson 3The Minority ReportWarm-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.Week 4Lesson 4IntroductionsHow 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 analysisWeek 5Lesson 5Rough DraftHow to turn an outline into an essay Writing activity: Start writing a literary analysis together Enrichment: Identify parts of speech (Google Form) HOMEWORK: Write the rough draft of your essayWeek 6Lesson 6Final DraftWarm-up exercise Troubleshooting literary analysis Discuss the difference between revision and editing Group activity: Revise an essay Enrichment: Vocabulary HOMEWORK: Work on the second draft of the literary analysis and submit. Read Letter 1 through chapter 5 of “Frankenstein” and complete interactive notebook activities.Unit 2FrankensteinFrankenstein4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 7GenreWarm-up exercise Introduce Romantic and Gothic literature Discuss reading Discuss structural effects (mystery, suspense, etc…) Framing in literature Read about Prometheus and Pandora’s Box Enrichment: Read non-fiction text and answer questions (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Read chapters 6-12 and complete interactive notebook activities.Week 8Lesson 8Nature versus NurtureWarm-up exercise Discuss the reading Evidence of romanticism Analyze the point of view Discuss whether monsters are made or born (nature vs. nurture) Enrichment: Analyze quotes from the story (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Read chapters 13-20 and complete interactive notebook activities.Week 9Lesson 9Pop CultureWarm-up exercise Discuss the reading Compare/contrast Frankenstein’s monster in the book and pop culture What is imagery? Look for imagery throughout the book Enrichment: Watch the 1931 Frankenstein and answer questions (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Finish the book and complete interactive notebook activities.Week 10Lesson 10Compare and ContrastWarm-up exercise Discuss the reading Compare/contrast Frankenstein and the monster Compare Prometheus and Frankenstein Symbolism, motifs, and allegory How to summarize Enrichment: Identify different literary devices (Google Forms) HOMEWORK: Work on any past assignments and catch upUnit 3Argumentative EssayArgumentative Essay4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 11Lesson 11Choosing a topicWarm-up exercise Introduce the argumentative essay Discuss claims, counter claims and types of evidence Overused argumentative topics Finding a unique topic Enrichment: Identify ethos, logos, and pathos (Google Form) HOMEWORK: Choose a topic for an argumentative essay and find three sources.Week 12Lesson 12OutlinesWarm-up exercise How to annotate and take notes on the reading Avoiding plagiarism Writing an effective thesis statement How to create an outline Enrichment: Practice re-writing sentences (Google Form) HOMEWORK: Create a detailed outline of the argumentative essay.Week 13Lesson 13CitationsWarm-up exercise Tips for creating an effective introduction and conclusion How to cite sources and create a works cited page Enrichment: Practice writing citations HOMEWORK: Write rough draft of argumentative essay.Week 14Lesson 14EditingWarm-up exercise Common mistakes on argumentative essays Edit an essay in class Enrichment: Practice editing sentences (Google Form) HOMEWORK: Write the final draft of the argumentative essay.
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.
Homework Offered
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.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
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.
Students will need a copy of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." This can be gotten online for free at Gutenberg Press.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some of the stories may include mild violence and mental health issues.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(249)
I have a lot of passions in life, but two of my biggest passions are reading and writing. One of my main goals is to create a love of literature. If a student can read well, the possibilities of what they can learn are endless. I believe that...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $210 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
2-9 learners per class
