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Master Phonics Skills and Read a Book
1984-Book Club!
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
As students read 1984 by George Orwell they will learn the characters, plot, and hidden themes of the book as well as an in-depth analysis of the plot and the parallels to Joseph Stalin's Soviet Russia. Students will master this commonly required curriculum through discussions, character charts, and questions. We will also be playing some learning games as we study this classic novel. I love George Orwell! Week 1- I will have short lecture presentation over the background of the Russian...
Learners will learn about themes, characterization, satire, and plot. They will also have an understanding of the historical importance of the Russian Revolution and civics. Learners will also learn about the author and the relationship between his life and the novel. The sensitive topic of communism will be discussed to help learners understand the realities of totalitarianism. I will also be teaching the background information of the Russian Revolution at the beginning of the class to allow the learners to understand how the animal characters represent their real life counterparts.
I have been teaching language arts and social studies for over 10 years. I have an education degree from Kansas State University.
Homework Offered
Reading outside of class will be a major component of this class. Learners will be expected to read approximately 6 to 9 chapters per week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each learner progress is assessed through individual work. Everyone learns differently and at a different pace. We will be holding discussions and writing summaries of the novel.Grades Offered
Each learner will need a copy of the novel 1984.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This book uses satire to make a political point about totalitarianism and communism. Some of the characters in the story act in a violent way to each other. Some of the characters talk about adult themed topics.
1984
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Group Class
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-10 learners per class