Students will gain confidence in reading and understanding Shakespeare, analyzing characters, identifying themes, and incorporating rhetorical appeals into their own work. 

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, and held a Professional Teaching Certificate in Florida to teach English in grades 6-12.  I taught middle and high school Language Arts in public schools in Florida, and for the past several years I have taught comprehensive Language Arts classes to homeschoolers, including Shakespeare.  I have several years of experience teaching novels that deal with the complex issues such as those present in this class at the high school and middle school level, including "The Giver," "Lord of the Flies," "Night," and "A Long Walk to Water," and "Othello" in various contexts, dealing with the inherent complex issues that arise with these topics.  As we discuss challenging topics in this class, we will affirm the value of all humanity, regardless of country of origin, religion, economic status, gender, etc. 

Homework Offered
Detailed weekly assignments will be given.  Students will complete work individually at home. Assignments can be adapted by families depending on student's learning style and family's homeschool philosophies. Student work will include reading, writing, and a cumulative project. If families are using this as part of a complete homeschool curriculum, students should expect to spend 2-4 hours of work outside of class, however it will be possible to complete the work in as little as one to two hours per week for some students.  Because student's abilities vary greatly, the amount of time it takes students to complete assigned work will also vary greatly.  

At a minimum, students will want to complete the reading each week to be able to participate in class discussions. 
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All students who submit a project will receive feedback, and a formal grade is optional. For students who desire a formal grade a rubric will be provided. 
Grades Offered
Students have the option of receiving a formal grade for their project. A rubric will be provided. Cumulative class grades are also available.

This class utilizes "No Fear Shakespeare" to make the text more accessible. Assignments are easily adaptable to different learner needs, including, but not limited to, listening to an audiobook. Please message me with specific questions.

Because this is a high school level course, students should have completed an 8th grade ELA curriculum. No experience with Shakespeare is needed. If you have questions about your learner's readiness for this class, please message me. 

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