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American Literature Part 2 of 2 I Full Year Curriculum Self-Paced
Brandy Dahlen and BE Education
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In this 8 week Flex semester course, we will explore the history and evolution of the second 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 self-paced 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 2nd 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...
8 units//32 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1Naturalism--London--"To Build a Fire"Naturalism--London--"To Build a Fire"5 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Unit 1 ReadingLesson 2Unit 1 VideoLesson 3Unit 1 ActivityLesson 4Unit 1 WritingLesson 5Prepare for the next lessonUnit 2Modernism--Pound, Williams, EliotModernism--Pound, Williams, Eliot4 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 6Unit 2 VideoLesson 7Unit 2 ActivityLesson 8Unit 2 WritingLesson 9Prepare for the next lessonUnit 3 Golden Age--Fitzgerald--The Great GatsbyGolden Age--Fitzgerald--The Great Gatsby4 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 10Unit 3 VideoLesson 11ActivityLesson 12WritingLesson 13Prepare for the next lessonUnit 4Harlem Renaissance--Hughes, HurstonHarlem Renaissance--Hughes, Hurston4 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 14Unit 4 VideoLesson 15ActivityLesson 16WritingLesson 17Prepare for the next lessonUnit 5Depression--Steinbeck, FaulknerDepression--Steinbeck, Faulkner4 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 18Unit 5 VideoLesson 19ActivityLesson 20WritingLesson 21Prepare for the next lessonUnit 6War and Post War-Hemmingway--"Soldier's Home" and "Hills Like White Elephants"War and Post War-Hemmingway--"Soldier's Home" and "Hills Like White Elephants"4 lessons1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 22Unit 6 VideoLesson 23ActivityLesson 24WritingLesson 25Prepare for the next lessonUnit 7Cold War--Miller--Death of a SalesmanCold War--Miller--Death of a Salesman4 lessons1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 26Unit 7 VideoLesson 27ActivityLesson 28WritingLesson 29Prepare for the next lessonUnit 8Civil Rights--Ellison--Invisible ManCivil Rights--Ellison--Invisible Man3 lessons1 WeekWeek 8Lesson 30Unit 8 VideoLesson 31ActivityLesson 32Writing
- Students will learn the major literary movements and authors of modern 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 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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Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: 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.Grading
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For parental guidance, the works we will read might have moments of violence or deal with sensitive subjects such as racism. At Outschool, we strive to meet our own high standard of inclusivity and the goal of barring discrimination and prejudice.
Source links will be provided weekly for reading.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
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