ELA 12th Grade - Full Curriculum - Single Semester Course
This full-curriculum class of 12th grade English covers a range of topics and skills. Students will complete deep literary analysis of World and British Literature as well as practical applications of writing for the real world.
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What's included
28 live meetings
23 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete writing assignments argumentative, persuasive, and narrative essays and creative stories.Mastery Evaluation
Unit Tests will be graded at the end of each unit.Progress Report
Progress reports will be provided to both the student and parent at the end of each unit.Class Experience
US Grade 12
This course will guide students through the key texts and writing assignments. The semester is divided into four units, each focusing on significant works of literature and culminating in a major writing assignment. ------------ Unit 1: Heroic Journeys and Argumentative Writing We’ll start by delving into the legendary epic Beowulf. Together, we’ll explore themes of heroism, legacy, and cultural values. Students will analyze the text deeply and write an argumentative essay, crafting well-supported claims about themes or characters in the story. ------------ Unit 2: Reflections on Society and Persuasive Writing This unit focuses on two iconic texts: The Wife of Bath’s Tale from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and Shakespeare’s Sister by Virginia Woolf. Students will explore how these works comment on gender roles and societal expectations. The writing assignment will be a persuasive essay, where students will present compelling arguments on topics inspired by the texts. ------------ Unit 3: Satire, Rhetoric, and Speeches In this unit, we’ll dive into Jonathan Swift’s sharp satire A Modest Proposal, study rhetorical devices and rhetoric. We’ll examine how authors use language to challenge and inspire. Students will then write a speech on a topic of their choice, reflecting on their own experiences with the themes explored. ------------ Unit 4: Poetry, Short Stories, and Creative Writing We’ll wrap up the course by analyzing and exploring the essential elements of short stories and Pindaric, Horatian, and irregular odinic poetry. Students will analyze how writers craft compelling narratives and then create their own short story, applying what they’ve learned about character, plot, and style. ------------ This course balances the study of classic and modern texts with practical writing skills, helping students prepare for both academic and real-world communication. Required homework assignments will vary but may include: online quizzes and tests, workbook activities, projects, and pre-recorded classes. Students will take tests and quizzes using Google Forms. Students will receive a class calendar and syllabus at the beginning of the semester. This calendar will include all of the homework assignments and major grades.
Learning Goals
Students will analyze and interpret key themes, characters, and rhetorical techniques in a variety of classic and modern texts.Students will develop proficiency in crafting argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and creative essays tailored to specific purposes and audiences.
Syllabus
4 Units
28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksUnit 1: Heroic Journeys and Argumentative Writing
Lesson 1:
Welcome to Class!
We will introduce ourselves and learn all the various tools we will use during this course. We will go over what is expected in the course, establish classroom norms, and look over the classroom calendar and syllabus. We do a quick activity on how we define heroes. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Mentor Text: A World of Heroes
This lesson begins by exploring the idea of heroism in literature and in life. We will review academic terms used in argumentative essays, and read the mentor text "A World of Heroes" which is an example of the type of essay you will be writing at the end of this unit. After reading students will learn how to write an objective summary and then discuss the essential question for this unit, "How do you define a hero?" 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to Beowulf
We will discuss the history of the period in which Beowulf was written. Listen to the first few stanzas of the epic poem in the original Old English, and be introduced to the elements of epic poetry. We will go over concept vocabulary and then discuss any potential knowledge students already have about Beowulf. Key Literary Terms: Epic Poetry and Caesura 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Wrath of Grendel and The Coming of Beowulf
We will listen to a video/audio recording of the sections titled The Wrath of Grendel and The Coming of Beowulf. During the reading students will be shown how to annotate the text using close reading skills and prompts. Key Literary Terms: Repetition and Alliteration 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This course is designed to meet the needs of unique learners in an accessible and inclusive environment. Content is provided in multiple formats, such as audio, video, text, and visuals, to accommodate different learning preferences.
Parental Guidance
The Wife of Bath's Tale from The Canterbury Tales includes mature content such as frank discussions of marriage, sexuality, and gender roles. The Wife openly describes her past relationships, including her manipulation of husbands for power and wealth. The tale also features a plot involving a knight who commits a sexual assault, though it is framed as a lesson on morality and redemption.
Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal is a satirical essay that uses dark humor and irony to criticize societal issues, particularly poverty and exploitation in 18th-century Ireland. The text includes shocking and intentionally provocative suggestions, such as the consumption of children, to highlight the indifference of the wealthy toward the poor.
Supply List
Links to most texts will be provided in class. You can review a list of texts here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cZF1iCI8ttA4K0tacurhmCqJLebEhxDc_zfvB04niEE/edit?usp=sharing
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A full list of texts and resources used in the class will be provided in the first session. You can also review this list by going here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cZF1iCI8ttA4K0tacurhmCqJLebEhxDc_zfvB04niEE/edit?usp=sharing
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree from Florida Institute of Technology
I am a certified teacher with over five years of experience teaching English at a Title 1 school, where I specialized in working with diverse learners and fostering student growth. I am certified to teach English for grades 6-12 and hold a Reading Endorsement, with a strong focus on engagement through gamification and interactive learning. My passion for video games has inspired me to incorporate game-based strategies into my teaching to make lessons dynamic and enjoyable for students.
In addition to my education background, I hold a Master’s in Business Administration and have successfully run multiple businesses. My professional experience includes marketing and content development, with a particular focus on the eSports and video game industries. This combination of teaching expertise and real-world business experience equips me to guide students in developing practical skills.Reviews
Live Group Course
$40
weekly or $560 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
1-18 learners per class
