English 2 Literature & Composition Semester 1 (10th-11th High School Homeschool)
What's included
15 live meetings
12 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework types include (but are not limited to) question-answer comprehension questions, writing conventions and grammar activities, extended responses, and analytical essays. **Modified essay assignments are available upon request**Letter Grade
All students will receive a completion report detailing the content covered during the semester. The report will include a final grade for those students who are requesting one. Students may choose instead to audit the course or partially complete the assignments.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Intermediate Level
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: As a homeschool parent, I realize schedules change when the school year approaches. Therefore, students who need to withdraw up to TWO weeks prior to the first class date will received a full refund. Please contact me ASAP to arrange a refund. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟮 - 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: This is an early/intermediate level English course that covers a variety of literature. Students in 9th-12th grade have successfully completed this course, as each student's level of proficiency is different. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟮 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: This class will touch upon various popular pieces of literature. Information will build as we proceed, and the course will continue with a second semester. During the first semester, this course will reinforce critical analysis of text, synthesize ideas, understand and utilize rhetorical appeals, reinforce literary devices, determine how time periods influence writers, complete active reading, use creative thinking and writing, develop supportive arguments, write short in-class responses, write analytical style essays, and reinforce conventions of grammar and language usage. Classroom interaction and engagement will be encouraged. Students will have the opportunity to respond verbally, as well as through interaction on Nearpod slides. Students may send responses through the classroom chat; however, it is preferable for cameras to be on during class (unless otherwise arranged). Homework times will vary. Students have reported 2-5 hours per week. Feel free to contact me to determine whether this class will meet your needs. ------anchor texts are listed in the supply list section------ <<𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗦 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿)>> 1. “The Lion and the Mouse” by Aesop 2. “Total Control in North Korea” by Jessica McBirney (website link) 3. “Rusty the Dreamer” 4. “The Pumpkin Patch: A Story of Power” 5. Lessons from the The Pumpkin Patch (essay) 6. A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft (excerpt) 7. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 8. “Old Greek Stories: The Story of Prometheus” by James Baldwin 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 1 - - - American Lit & Comp Semester 1 2 - - - American Lit & Comp Semester 2 3 - - - English 2 - Lit & Comp Semester 1 4 - - - English 2 - Lit & Comp Semester 2 5 - - - British Lit & Comp Semester 1 6 - - - British Lit & Comp Semester 2
Learning Goals
This course will reinforce critical analysis of text, synthesize ideas, understand and locate literary devices, use creative thinking and writing, develop supportive arguments, reinforce grammar and language usage, and write analytical style essays
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Units
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksUnit 1: 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂nication / Gothic
Lesson 1:
Historical context, satire, fable, allegory, and topic sentences
<<Anchor Text - Animal Farm>>
-Discuss classroom, homework, sentence, & writing expectations
-Review the historical context
-Introduce satire as a literary exposé, and locate the satire in a practical example
-Define allegories and find the underlying meaning of an allegorical fable
-Connect fable, satire, and allegory to the text
-Refresh the components of a topic sentence
Homework: Research totalitarian governments that exist today / write a paragraph response regarding the defining feat
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Predictions, literary present tense, context clues, and evidence
-Introduce George Orwell & discuss the author’s purpose
-Complete a character preview that connects the characters to historical figures and ideas
-Make predictions about 2 characters
-Refresh literary present tense
-Discover how to use context clues to understand words or concepts and complete a practical example
-Refresh adding explanation, evidence, & citations
-Identify stronger/weaker evidence
Homework: Read Animal Farm chapters 1-6 / Complete question-answer comprehension assignment
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Irony, sentence framing, arguments, and parts of an essay
-Review 3 types of irony and find practical examples in the text
-Using sentence framing to assist with analysis, part of a citation, or add counterclaims
-Discover how to build an argument (in writing)
-Discuss the impact of The Battle of Cowshed
-Review the main parts of an essay
-Review the essay prep and brainstorming requirements
Homework: Read Animal Farm chapters 7-10 / Complete question-comprehension assignment
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
MLA, text discussion, pairing text, and essay edits
-Review MLA format
-Define propaganda and complete response writing
-Discuss how language/communication is related to power and control in the text, and how the animals shift away from Animalism
-Discuss the underlying meaning in several selections of text
-Read a pairing text and complete a comparative response
-Complete practical edits on sample essay excerpts
-Review the essay prompt & rubric
Homework: Complete a persuasive 5-paragraph essay regarding Animal Farm
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please review the reading list to ensure suitability for your learner. Of note, some animals are hurt or killed in Animal Farm, animals and people are hurt or killed in Frankenstein, people are hurt or killed in A Tale of Two Cities, and there is a reference made about a character that was raped and impregnated (no details) in A Tale of Two Cities.
All ages and abilities are welcome in this course. However, please be advised that some learners will need parental support.
Supply List
Animal Farm by George Orwell ISBN-10: 9354993389 ISBN-13: 978-9354993381 *There are multiple versions of this book that are suitable ~ I have a version with a pig photo on the front, but I will also utilize an eBook version* Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley ISBN-10: 1613823487 ISBN-13: 978-1613823484 FREE Project Gutenberg Public Domain: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm FREE LibriVox Audio: https://librivox.org/frankenstein-edition-1831-by-mary-shelley-wollstonecraft/ *I have an eBook version that aligns with the Project Gutenberg E-Text* A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens ISBN-10: 1500713651 ISBN-13: 978-1500713652 FREE Project Gutenberg Public Domain: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/98/98-h/98-h.htm FREE LibriVox Audio: https://librivox.org/a-tale-of-two-cities-by-charles-dickens-2/ *There are multiple versions of this book that are suitable ~ I have the 2014 All Times Classic version, but I will also utilize the Project Gutenberg E-Text, as well as an eBook*
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
I am a home educator with 17 years of teaching experience (ages preschool to 12th grade). During the early years, I taught and tutored local homeschool students in various subject areas. Around 8 years ago, I concentrated on teaching middle school and high school English. Then, I expanded my circle to include virtual learners in early 2020.
Because I was a learner who found it difficult to understand the writing process, I am passionate about helping learners develop their writing skills. I have a proven track record of success in teaching writing to students of varying ages and abilities. I believe that even the most reluctant writers can learn to better express themselves with the right guidance and prompting.
My experiences with my own children have given me insight into the challenge of working with different learning styles, as I have a college junior on the autism spectrum, a college sophomore with ADHD, and a gifted 11th grader. Meeting the demands of each child required a deep understanding of their individual strengths and needs, along with an adaptable mindset regarding educational strategies.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
-Successfully developed and implemented my own writing curriculum for middle and high school students
-Instructed students regarding a variety of literary genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama
-Helped students develop critical thinking and writing skills through close reading, analysis, and discussion
-Worked with students on a 1:1 basis, as well as in a classroom setting, to help them overcome specific writing challenges, such as grammar errors, punctuation issues, and difficulty organzing their thoughts
-Provided feedback on student work and offered guidance on how to improve writing & critical thinking skills
-Mentored other home educators implement strategies to help struggling writers, as well as provided them with resources and support
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Live Group Course
$270
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-14 learners per class