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American Literature Part 1 of 2 I Full Year Curriculum

Completed by 98 learners
Ages 12-17
Live Group Course
Uncover the stories and voices that shaped a nation's identity through early American literature! This immersive course will delve into the rich tapestry of literary works that laid the foundation for American literature.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
Students will be expected to complete reading and writing assignments for each week.
Assessment
Assessment can be provided however a family requests
Grading
Grades offered upon request

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Explore the rich and diverse world of American literature!  Build your knowledge of the different themes, styles, and genres of American literature, and as well the historical and cultural context in which these works were written.  Improve your ability to discuss and write about literature in an effective and powerful way.

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 of 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 variety of genres of writing from the most significant American writers of the 18th and early 19th centuries.  Our focus each week will be a particular author or piece as representative of each greater literary movement.  Students will be expected to read outside of class and come to class prepared to discuss their reading.  There will be writing assignments each week that students can submit for additional feedback and assessment.  This class is perfect for literary lovers, history lovers, or anyone just curious about American history and literary culture. 

I highly recommend you take my Literary Analysis Essay writing class prior or concurrent to this class to develop your literary analysis writing skills.  This class is ESL friendly.

From a former student, "Your literature classes really prepared me well for college but also continued developing my critical thinking skills, world view, and love of learning."

What you can expect from this class:
-an appreciation for American literature
-an understanding of the historical context for key pieces
-an increased ability to use literary analysis in discussion
-improvement in your literary analysis writing skills
-instructor feedback to help you meet your goals

Learning Goals

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.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Colonial Era--Rowlandson and Wheatley
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Early American literature--Irving and Franklin
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
American Gothic--Poe
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Romanticism-Hawthorne
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Source links will be provided weekly for all reading.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge, as well as 17 years teaching experience in history and literature.  I have approval and experience teaching AP English Literature and AP US History from the College Board.

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