A Touch of Class: An Appreciation of Art, Music, Literature Flex (7-10)

Welcome to the classics! In this class we will explore the world of some of the greatest composers, writers, and artists in history. We will discuss their childhood, their influences, and what they did that left a mark on history. We will discuss the differences between them, and how the time period that they lived shaped their artistic creations. We will explore their legacy, influence, unique style. 

Week 1 - Langston Hughes - American Poet
Week 2 - Walt Whitman - American Poet
Week 3 - Ludwig van Beethoven - German Composer
Week 4-  Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun - French Painter
Week 5 - Hector Berlioz - French Composer
Week 6 - Claude Monet - French Painter
Week 7 - William Shakespeare - English Playwright
Week 8 - Georgia O'Keeffe  - American Artist


Each week, by Wednesday evening (9pm PST) -

-I will email each student a link that weeks lecture and assignments. This will be on YouTube and is in a private account that is embedded into the Outschool classroom page.  
-  Assignments will consist of discussion and essay questions, short research topics, Youtube videos, and worksheets. These will be posted on the classroom page. 
- In my flex classes, each family can determine the level of participation in the course. 
- Communication will be done through the Outschool classroom.  
-I will check in with each student several times during the week to check on progress of the homework, address any questions, or to engage in a discussion about the topic covered. Each student is encouraged to message (through the Outschool classroom) me anytime they have any questions or thoughts about the class.  
- Each week, there may be additional articles, videos, or pictures that will be posted to the classroom page to engage students in open conversations about that weeks topic. 
-Please message me before the start of class if you have any questions.  

For information on the other parts of this course, or other U.S. History courses, my course catalog is available in pdf: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10WtnUIRwVRw7Awo6FskitgUKeNUjuAvf/view