Being Human: A College Level Contemporary World Literature and Writing Class
Elissa Pugh, MA & MEd
Average rating:4.3Number of reviews:(3)
In this rigorous twelve week course, learners will explore the essential question of what it means to be human through the lens of contemporary global literature, write three pieces of writing, and complete a culminating project. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
The four novels we will read are The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Waiting by Ha Jin, Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In addition to the four novels, we will read How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C. Foster, and supplementary nonfiction pieces, including personal essays. Students will also write three pieces of writing and complete a...
Essential Questions to Explore: When are you a human? When are you not a human? How do responsibility, alienation, and identity affect humanity? How are love and humanity connected? Is love universal? How does family relate to humanity? How are time, fate, and human nature interconnected? CORE STANDARDS L.11-12.1 L.11-12.2. L.11-12.3. L.11-12.4 RI.11-12.1. RI.11-12.2. RL.11-12.1. RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3. RL.11-12.4. RL.11-12.5. RL.11-12.6. SL.11-12.1. SL.11-12.3. W.11-12.1. L.9-10.6 RI.9-10.1. RI.9-10.2. RL.9-10.1. RL.9-10.2. RL.9-10.3. RL.9-10.4. RL.9-10.5. SL.9-10.1 SL.9-10.2. W.9-10.1. W.9-10.1.a. W.9-10.1.b. W.9-10.1.c. W.9-10.1.e. W.9-10.2 W.9-10.3. W.9-10.4. W.9-10.5. W.9-10.6. W.9-10.9. W.9-10.10
Besides over fifteen years of teaching experience, I have specialized training and professional development in inclusivity and sensitivity in teaching. My background is in Montessori education, and peace education is a major tenet of the Montessori philosophy. My Montessori 6-9 certification, Montessori 12-18 certification, and Montessori Education Master's all included extensive work in peace education, conflict resolution, and inclusivity training. I am always available to help you with conversations that may arise at home as well.
Homework Offered
Learners will be expected to complete 2-4 hours of work a week outside of class. There will be group activities during class time, but all outside class work will be individual in nature. Reading of the book will take place entirely outside of class. We will move through the course at a rigorous pace. We will move through the novels quickly yet thoroughly.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment will consist of informal observation of discussion, writing assignments, and periodic "quizzes". All assessments will take place in class except for the writing assignments which will be partially written outside of class.Grades Offered
Grades are available upon request.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines by Thomas C Foster, 2014 Edition The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Waiting by Ha Jin Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Please look at reviews and other information about each book, and be sure that you are comfortable with your learner reading these titles. There is mature language and situations in some of these titles, but they are important reads, and I believe your learner will grow and expand by reading them. You can support your student with these topics by talking to them as they read, and helping them process anything that is troubling them. You can also always reach out to me. Please read the Teacher Expertise section to see how I am qualified and prepared to deal with working through these books with your student and their peers.
Average rating:4.3Number of reviews:(3)
Hello! I'm excited to teach English, Language Arts, and Social Studies through Outschool. I've been teaching in one form or another for over twenty years. I have taught all ages from early childhood to adult in public, private, and higher...
Group Class
$40
weekly or $480 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-10 learners per class
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