Season's Readings: Classic Novel Study of White Fang for Middle School

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CLASS SYNOPSIS
7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will enjoy the winter season by studying this classic novel through analysis, discussion, nonfiction texts, and an optional essay.

OVERVIEW
    - Students will read 3 to 5 chapters prior to class each meeting
    - Additional text-related nonfiction articles will be assigned to students throughout the course that will sharpen their understanding of concepts being discussed
    - Students will be asked to create a single discussion-question based off of the assigned reading
    - The class will engage in discussions revolving around instructor prompts/questions

NEED ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CREDITS?
This course includes a FREE OPTIONAL GRADED UPGRADE!
…complete with:
    - Vocabulary
    - Weekly reflective writing
    - Final Essay
GRADING SCALE:
    - Class interaction: 25%
    - Reflective writing exercises (average): 25%
    - Vocabulary Quizzes: 25%
    - Final Essay: 25%
NOTE:
- If this option appeals to you, please communicate to me through the conversations tab and I can get your learner set up! 
-  I offer this graded upgrade for FREE which includes the assignments, feedback, and a “report-card”
- The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved
-  If you need more in-depth guidance on the assignments, I offer exclusive (to my literature courses) private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10!  https://outschool.com/classes/tutoring-exclusive-literature-course-1-on-1-add-on-ela-mxK1LZfS?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

CONTENT 
White Fang provides several opportunities for rich analytical discussion.  
Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-centered concepts over the following topics:
    - Brutality
    - Animal Abuse
    - Masculinity
    - Endurance
    - Survival
    - Literary Naturalism
    - Instinct
    - Primitivism

TEACHING STYLE
    - I want my students to discuss, interact, and learn from each other! Every chance I get,  I will encourage them to respond to other’s ideas
    - I hope to facilitate conversation, protect think-time, and pose questions that provoke deeper thought based on the central text
    - I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking. 
    - While I will challenge students to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated
    - I love interacting with my students!  I will be apart of the conversation as well 😁
    - Lecture-style lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes
    - Tied to all of my literature courses is an exclusive private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10. When students sign up the course, they will be given a link to that session that they can attend when needed for homework help and instructor-guidance on papers and reading
    - The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved

SCHEDULE
Class 1: Introductions, goals, instructions, and Jack London Biography
Class 2: Part 1 Ch 1, 2, 3
Class 3: Part 2 Ch 1, 2, 3, 4 
Class 4: Part 2 Ch 5 + Part 3 Ch 1, 2
Class 5: Part 3 Ch 3, 4, 5, 6
Class 6: Part 4 Ch 1, 2, 3
Class 7: Part 4 Ch 4, 5, 6, Part 5 Ch 1
Class 8: Part 5 Ch 2, 3, 4, 5

✨CELEBRATE EVERY SEASON WITH ME THROUGH THE STUDY OF CLASSIC NOVELS:✨
Check out my other “Season’s Readings” courses:

✨SPRING (March-Mid May (concludes before USA Memorial Day))
🌷Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-classic-novel-study-of-pride-prejudice-for-middle-school-qr4xtHOw?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨EARLY SUMMER (Mid May-June)
🏴‍☠️Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-treasure-island-novel-study-or-8th-and-9th-grade-reading-yFKgStpZ?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨LATE SUMMER/EARLY FALL (July-Mid September (concludes before USA Labor Day))
🌳 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-to-kill-a-mockingbird-novel-study-or-8th-and-9th-grade-reading-6dZrWYmg?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨FALL (September-October (begins after USA Labor Day))
🧟‍♂️ Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
 https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-frankenstein-novel-study-Ln7tCarF?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨WINTER HOLIDAY (November-January)
📕 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-little-women-classic-novel-study-or-8th-and-9th-grade-reading-iy9l6N1Q?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨WINTER (January-February)
🐺White Fang by Jack London
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-white-fang-09JZUOJe?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨LATE WINTER (February)
❄️The Call of the Wild by Jack London 
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-the-call-of-the-wild-novel-study-or-8th-and-9th-grade-reading-7ijxLgNh?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link