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American Literature Part 2 of 2 I Full Year Curriculum Self-Paced

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Ages 12-17
Self-Paced Course
This immersive course will delve into the rich history and dynamic evolution of the literary voices that have shaped the United States. From iconic classics to groundbreaking contemporary works, explore the stories that define a nation.
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32 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

32 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
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
included

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 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, but the series can be completed in either order.  We will begin with the mid 19th century and follow literature into the 20th 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 late 19th and 20th 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. 

As a flexible schedule version of my American Literature course, this course will offer no live class meetings.  Instead, your student will have access to a class recording weekly to watch, as well as additional written and visual documents to augment the recording.  We will create a healthy discussion through messages to engage with the contents of the recordings.  The student will also have various quizzes and interactive assignments to check their understanding of the video content, creating a workshop feel during the 8 weeks.  Also each week, students will have an opportunity to complete their own longer writing assignments related to the class content and to receive individualized teacher feedback.  

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

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 modern 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 Units
32 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Unit 1: Naturalism--London--"To Build a Fire"
Lesson 1:
Unit 1 Reading
Lesson 2:
Unit 1 Video
Lesson 3:
Unit 1 Activity
Lesson 4:
Unit 1 Writing

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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.
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 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.

Reviews

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