American Gothics: Hawthorne
In this 4-week course, students will be introduced to one of the masters of American Gothicism and study three of his works.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will participate in an introductory session with guided notes. For the next three sessions, students will read a short story prior to attending class, taking notes and completing a short journal response. Class sessions will revolve around the discussion of the text, including student input and additional handouts/worksheets to drive discussion and further comprehension. Topics covered will include American Gothicism as a genre, allegory, symbolism, plot, figurative language, and more.
Week 1: Introduction to American Gothicism and Nathaniel Hawthorne
* Homework: Read "Rappaccini's Daughter"; complete reflection journal
Week 2: "Rappaccini's Daughter" discussion and analysis
* Homework: Read "Young Goodman Brown"; complete reflection journal
Week 3: "Young Goodman Brown" discussion and analysis
* Homework: Read "The Minister's Black Veil"; complete reflection journal
Week 4: "The Minister's Black Veil" discussion and analysis; wrap upLearning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the subgenre of American Gothicism and Hawthorne's contributions. They will learn to think critically and examine texts for allegorical meanings, symbols, and more.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are mentions of the supernatural (God and the devil) as well as potions/poisoning.
Supply List
Students will be provided with an introductory PowerPoint presentation and guided notes, as well as handouts for each of the three stories. PDF versions of the stories will also be provided. Students will need a PDF reader to access texts and handouts. They may also want additional paper and pencil/pen for notes.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am offering this class because I have always enjoyed teaching the "darker" texts - Poe, Hawthorne, Irving, etc. I have taught these stories multiple times and have created resources for two of them that have been used by other teachers. Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-6 learners per class
