American Literature Part 1 of 2 I Full Year Curriculum Self-Paced
Brandy Dahlen with BE Education
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In this 8 week Flex semester course, we will explore the history and evolution of the first half of American literature of the United States of America / US
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
This is a FLEX version of my very popular live American Literature course. This class can coordinate with my United States history course if desired. This 8 week, semester course will explore the 1st half of American Literature. We will begin with early, colonial pieces, and trace the development on this literature into the mid 19th century. This course will explore the historical context for each piece within the US, as well as the literary features of the writings. We will read a...
8 units//32 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1Colonial Era--Mary Rowlandson and Phillis WheatleyColonial Era--Mary Rowlandson and Phillis Wheatley5 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Unit 1 ReadingLesson 2Unit 1 VideoLesson 3ActivityLesson 4WritingLesson 5Prepare for the next unitUnit 2Early American literature--Washington Irving and Benjamin FranklinEarly American literature--Washington Irving and Benjamin Franklin4 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 6Unit 2 VideoLesson 7ActivityLesson 8WritingLesson 9Prepare for the next lessonUnit 3American Gothic--Edgar Allan PoeAmerican Gothic--Edgar Allan Poe4 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 10Unit 3 VideoLesson 11ActivityLesson 12WritingLesson 13Prepare for the next lessonUnit 4Romanticism-Nathaniel HawthorneRomanticism-Nathaniel Hawthorne4 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 14Unit 4 VideoLesson 15ActivityLesson 16WritingLesson 17Prepare for the next lessonUnit 5Herman MelvilleHerman Melville4 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 18Unit 5 VideoLesson 19ActivityLesson 20WritingLesson 21Prepare for the next lessonUnit 6Poetry--Walt Whitman and Emily DickinsonPoetry--Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson4 lessons1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 22Unit 6 VideoLesson 23ActivityLesson 24WritingLesson 25Prepare for the next lessonUnit 7Transcendentalism--Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David ThoreauTranscendentalism--Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau4 lessons1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 26Unit 7 VideoLesson 27ActivityLesson 28WritingLesson 29Prepare for the next lessonUnit 8Realism--Mark TwainRealism--Mark Twain3 lessons1 WeekWeek 8Lesson 30Unit 8 VideoLesson 31ActivityLesson 32Writing
Students will learn the major literary movements and authors of early American literature. They will explore literary terms and styles, as well as how to discuss literature both orally and written.
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge, as well as 15 years teaching experience in history and literature. I have approval and experience teaching AP English Literature and AP US History from the College Board.
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to complete reading and writing assignments for each week. Some weeks are longer reading assignments and some weeks are shorter, but students can expect to spend a couple of hours each week reading.0 hours per week outside of class
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For parental guidance, the works we will read might have moments of violence or deal with sensitive subjects such as slavery. In particular, Rowlandson addresses a violent encounter with Native Americans, Poe often alludes to violence in his stories, and Twain addresses the issue of slavery. Some of these historic pieces of literature include slurs, negative depictions, and/or mistreatment of Indigenous People that are harmful and wrong. At Outschool, we strive to meet our own high standard of inclusivity and the goal of barring discrimination and prejudice. This course will incorporate critical analysis of the problematic content as a critical learning goal by critically evaluating such problematic descriptions in light of their historical context and cultural context, while also acknowledging our modern understandings of race, prejudice, and discrimination. We will address both the context that led to such depictions, as well as evaluating how we can understand the subjects of mistreatment in a more inclusive light.
Source links will be provided weekly for all reading.
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Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
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$16
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Completed by 19 learners
Ages: 12-17
