Classic Literature - A Novel Study with Essay Writing
In this 8 week course, students will meet with the teacher to select class literature novels to read and discuss through Socratic Seminars, journal writing, and a final essay.
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Reading will be required outside of class time to ensure appropriate discussions during class while some journal writings will be done both inside and outside of class. The same goes for the essay writing final assessment. If the assessment is not completed in class, students will complete it outside of class.Assessment
Students will complete a final written essay analyzing the novel while using the evidence that we discuss and create through the previous weeks in class.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Students will work one on one with the teacher to select classic literature novels to read and discuss in Socratic Seminars. The class (readings and activities) will be designed around the novels that students are interested in. The schedule will be discussed and set by the students and teacher to best meet students' needs and interests. Each week the reading schedule will be discussed and determined based on the discussion. Each novel will be stretch over a couple of weeks to determine the novel of choice and to dole out the agreed upon pages to set up our Socratic Seminar.
Week One:
Choose Our Novel
Create Reading Schedule
Agree on Activities for Upcoming Weeks
Students may choose one (or two depending on length) from the following list of ten classic literature novels or plays to read over the course of the class:
- Night by Elie Wiesel
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
- The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
- Fahrenheit 451
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- The Crucible by Arthur Miller
- The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
and More!
If we are unable to determine a novel based on the list because students may have already read some of them, we will choose another classic novel to work with.
Activities Included:
Socratic Seminar Discussions
Movie Watching and Discussions
Scheduling and Interest Building
Debates
Wondering/Questioning
Book Study/Novel Studies
Weeks Two - Eight:
Work through our reading and activities
Engage in Group Discussion of Novel
Question/Debate the Novel
Determine Next Novel for Course
Journal Entry Writing
Peer Collaborative Answers for Synthesis
Final Assessment EssayLearning Goals
Students will be able to:
- Read and Discuss Classic Literature during Socratic Seminars
- Compare and Contrast Writing
- Write Journal Entries Answering Novel Related Topics
- Collaborate with Peers to Develop Written Answers
- Develop a Final Writing Assignment Analyzing the Novel
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to be able to purchase the novel or find access to one through online resources or libraries.
External 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 taught many book studies in my professional career (including all of the novels listed above and more). I love taking part in discussions and ensuring that the students needs and interests are met as they read. I like to work with students to help me design and schedule the class! I also teach the course on Outschool WITHOUT essay writing for students who perhaps need more practice in verbal analysis and conversation as opposed to students who need practice in writing. This course is very popular and successful and the reviews can be read with that listing if you would like to see the success!Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
