Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
In this 6-session course, students will read the infamous dystopian novel, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley where they will explore dustopian elements through discussion and debate while looking at its relationship to modern society.
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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6 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be asked to complete reading outside of class time.Assignments
Students will be given several formal writing assignments throughout the semester. While these are not tests, per se, they can be used as assessment pieces for homeschooling evidence, which many states and countries require. All formal writing in my class will be completed with multiple rounds of written and verbal feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work through their writing skills as a group and 1-1 with me in class!Grading
Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.Class Experience
Come read Brave New World with us as we debate the controversies of the dystopian world and its applications to modern life. Brave New World is set in our modern world's 2540 CE, known as AF 632, or After Ford. Henry Ford's revolutionary assembly line invention is worshipped as a god-like being in the World State. Science and ingenuity dominate the world where human happiness and content is paramount and is achieved through great scientific discoveries: Children are created outside the womb and cloned in order to increase the population, "everyone belongs to everyone else", and where citizens are sorted as embryos to be of a certain class. While the Alphas and Betas are the dominant rulers, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons do the hard labor and common menial jobs. In the novel, we will explore the lives of Lenina and Bernard as they travel to a "savage reservation" and where their perceptions will change forever.
Learning Goals
- Students will be able to identify the following literary elements: character and character development, genre, plot development and major plot points, symbolism, themes, and more!- Students will engage in discussions and debates with one another as we explore more than just reading comprehension but also the complex decisions the author makes and its cultural and historical connections to the time period.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Brave New World Introduction
Discussion Topic:
- Introduction to the Novel and the Author
- The World of World State
- Important Words and Phrases to Know
- Debate
- Nonfiction Article 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Brave New World #1, Chapters 1 - 3
Discussion Topic:
- Introduction to World State Continued
- Dystopian Elements
- Utopian Dystopian Concepts
Optional Writing Topic:
- Nonfiction Article 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Brave New World #2, Chapters 4 - 6
Discussion Topic:
- Designing the Perfect Society
- Politics and Government Elements
Optional Writing Topic:
- Dystopian Elements 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Brave New World #3, Chapters 7 - 10
Discussion Topic:
- Comparing Utopian to Dystonian Elements
- Locations in the Novel
- Characters - What They Know So Far
Optional Writing Topic:
- Dystopian Elements 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be discussing all of the topics in the novels, so students and parents are encouraged to read the reviews and to reach out with any questions or problems that they might have with the novels, curriculum, and topics of the course.
Brave New World:
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/brave-new-world
Supply List
Students will be asked to purchase the novel for class. I have provided the suggested copies below!
A Brave New World:
- https://a.co/d/9VhAy36External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have been teaching professionally for over 5 years in both Missouri and Colorado. I have been on Outschool since early January 2020 and can provide links to classes where I teach the concepts of this semester-long class so you can look through them and look at the reviews to see how other parents and students have reacted to my courses. I am happy to answer any questions that you have!
Classic Literature - A Novel Study (A course where students choose the novels we read)
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Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $100 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class
