Adventures in High School American Literature
George Elerick
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In this Semester Course, we explore American Literature
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Students will receive an overview of American literature from the founding of the nation to contemporary pieces. Literary study will be infused with historical applications for a better understanding of the social and historical context of the readings. Literary terms and elements of poetry will be discussed throughout this course. Vocabulary will include literary terminology as well as general terminology important for high school students to learn. Grammar instruction will be given through...
The writing in Responses to Literature should: • show that they understand the main character(s) and the plot of the text • show that they understand the overall meaning or message of the piece • share their feelings, judgment, opinions, or evaluation based on careful reading of the text • support their points about the characters and theme with evidence and examples from the story • demonstrate an understanding of the historical and literary elements common to that particular time period as we’ve learned about them in class • serve as a means of “open book” study during unit tests (at parent’s discretion) • lend itself to a possible expansion into an essay due at a later date • use proper grammar, word choice, transitions and clear writing.
I am a teacher who has taught internationally, over the course of 10 years, teaching specifically in the areas of English, British Literature, and American Literature. I am also a professional tutor.
Homework Offered
An end of the course class project related to an American author will be required. Either written or PowerPoint.Assessments Offered
All assessments will be in class.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
All content will be age appropriate. While some of the literary content will include what is characterized as mature language, we will be exploring exurbs that do not have this contact at all. I will specifically have students explore only clean content. Parents are also welcome to request content prior to the class to verify this should there be any concern.
All books are open source.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(103)
I am a creative, outgoing experienced teacher and professional tutor, and comedian. I have worked and lived in England, India, Iceland, and many other places in the world. I am a big-believer In making education fun and also working to each...
Group Class
$240
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
5-12 learners per class
