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Valerie Stone, BA

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In this 15-week English class, your learner will develop critical thinking & writing skills while exploring literature that warns against the corruption of power, the dangers of increased knowledge, & the consequences of social inequality.

Discover engaging cautionary literature that warns against the corruption of power, the dangers of increased knowledge, and the consequences of social inequality. Develop your skills with analysis, discussion, & writing.

<<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

Historical context, satire, fable, allegory, and topic sentences

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂nication / Gothic

-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 

Predictions, literary present tense, context clues, and evidence

-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 

Irony, sentence framing, arguments, and parts of an essay

-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

MLA, text discussion, pairing text, and essay edits

<<Anchor Text - Frankenstein>>

-Discuss the historical context
-Highlight elements of the Romantic period and respond to a prompt 
-Define the gothic fiction genre
-Introduce author Mary Shelley
-Discover what Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, and Mary Shelley have in common 
-Learn and discuss Mary Wollstonecraft's influence on Shelley
-Complete a character preview
Homework: Read Frankenstein letters 1-4 + chapters 1-5 / Complete question-answer comprehension assignment

Historical context, Romantic period elements, and Romantic authors

𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 / 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

-Locate elements of gothic literature in the previous reading  
-Use context clues to understand words/concepts
-Identify sentences with parallel structure 
-Compare/contrast Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein 
-Identify the source of allusions in the text and discuss the connection
-Complete response writing regarding the significance of an allusion

Homework: Read Frankenstein chapters 6-12 / Complete question-answer comprehension assignment / Complete grammar activity

Gothic elements, context clues, parallel structure, and allusions

-Read the myth of Prometheus and discuss the significance of this allusion
-Explore symbolism within the text 
-Analyze the author’s character development in terms of character traits and mood 
-Start a plot diagram
-Review selections of foreshadowing and determine how they contribute to the mood Shelley is creating 
-Discuss how to combine sentences using relative clauses 

Homework: Read Frankenstein chapters 13-19 / Complete question-answer comprehension assignment / Complete sentence edits

Prometheus, symbolism, characterization, foreshadowing, and relative clauses

-Locate personification, similes, and metaphors 
-Continue analyzing character development
-Refresh simple, complex, compound, and compound-complex sentences with practical examples
-Determine how the setting influences the mood through a comparison of selected texts
-Discuss good vs. evil from a Romantic period perspective and relate those notions to the creature’s actions

Read Frankenstein chapters 20-24 / Complete question-answer comprehension / Identify sentence types

Figurative language, sentence types, setting, mood, and the monster

-Complete character development and plot diagram
-Discover themes and a theme’s effect on the reader 
-Discuss several themes presented in the novel 
-Discuss plot points that connect to Romanticism 
-Connect emotional needs to Romanticism 
-Review the essay prompt options

Homework: Complete a 5-paragraph analytic essay regarding Frankenstein

Themes, Romantic elements, and essay preview

<<Anchor Text - A Tale of Two Cities>>

-Introduce Charles Dickens and historical context
-Define the historical fiction genre 
-Highlight elements of the Victorian period
-Discuss the rhetorical device in the novel’s famous opening
-Read “The Period, The Mail, & The Night Shadows” 
-Discuss the close reading essay prep assignment

Homework: Read A Tale of Two Cities chapters 1:4-2:5 / Complete question-answer comprehension assignment / Begin close reading essay prep

Historical context, Victorianism, rhetoric, and close reading

𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 / 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 

-Identify the connection between the messenger and the narrator
-Review conjunctive adverbs as transitions 
-Use context clues to identify words/phrases
-Discover how the author’s portrayal of Lucie reflects values & characteristics of the Victorian era
-Define and locate the hyperbole
-Examine elements of the French Revolution  
-Complete response writing 

Homework: Read A Tale of Two Cities chapters 2:6-2:14 / Complete question-answer assignment / Add to essay prep / Add conjunctive adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs, context clues, hyperbole, and French Revolution

-Evaluate the difference between strong and weak claims
-Evaluate a claim regarding the author’s tone in the portrayal of the French nobility / locate supportive evidence 
-Determine the symbolic meaning of several textual elements 
-Reinforce semicolon rules and complete practical examples 
-Discuss how Dickens unveils upcoming plot points

Homework: Read A Tale of Two Cities chapters 2:15-2:23 / Complete question-answer assignment / Add to essay prep / Practice semicolons

Author's tone, symbolism, semicolons, literary techniques

-Complete symbolism response writing exploring elements of symbolism within the text
-Practice using a thesaurus to rewrite keywords and phrases in a sentence 
-Choose the evidence that best supports a claim
-Define and identify types of logical fallacies
-Locate instances of plagiarism 
-Discover various methods Dickens used to build suspense in the novel

Homework: Read A Tale of Two Cities chapters 2:24-3:8 / Complete question-answer assignment / Add to essay prep / Thesaurus practice

Thesaurus, evidence, logical fallacies, plagiarism, and building suspense

-Complete response writing exploring motifs present in the novel
-Deconstruct an extender metaphor from the text
-Explore the literary device antithesis and connect it to several texts 
-Complete response writing regarding a parallel in the text 
-Choose the analytical reasoning that best supports the claim/evidence
-Review parts of a Works Cited entry 
-Review essay prompt & rubric  

Homework: Read A Tale of Two Cities chapters 3:9-3:15 / Complete question-answer assignment / Add to essay prep

Motifs, extended metaphor, antithesis, parallel, and Works Cited

-Define doppelganger and complete response writing
-Review how the smaller subplots connect to the overarching story 
-Explore themes within the novel and complete response writing 
-Discuss the contrast between Lucie Manette and Therese Defarge
-Complete scaffolding brainstorming activity for the essay

Homework: Complete a 5-paragraph literary analysis essay regarding A Tale of Two Cities

Doppelganger, subplots, themes, character contrast, and brainstorming

English II: Literature & Composition Semester 1 (Homeschool Upper High School)

In this ELA class High School students will explore literature through film.

Literature on Film

Courtney Runchey

In this 10 week literature study, learners will expand their understanding of literature as well as writing. 

Holes: Literature Study and Writing

Wild and Unstructured Learning

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Introduction to Gothic Literature

Mark Tyson B.A., M.A.

Explore the power of the written word and how women like Shelley, Austen, Dickinson, Blume, and more used literature to entertain, inspire, and spark change across generations. 

Women in Literature 

Tina Hugall MHA MBA

The Elephant Girl: Literature Study and Writing

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An overview of the main periods of American (USA) literature. The literary analysis of a body of representative works with engaging discussions and content rich presentations.

Survey of American Literature

We Connect Academy

In this 6 week course, students will meet with the teacher to select class literature novels to read and discuss through Socratic Seminars.

Classic Literature: Novel Study

Kaitlyn Fischer: A Guided Reading Teacher

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1-on-1 English Tutor: Literature and Writing (30 Min.)

Literature with Professor Rachel

This class will focus on introducing students to the concept of English literature. This class will emphasize western literature from the Classical period to Post Modern period. Students will be exposed to preeminent authors in each period.

Introduction to Western Literature (Rennaissance to Realism)

Mr. Mason

An overview of the main periods of British literature & The literary analysis of a body of representative works with engaging discussions and content rich presentations.

Survey of British Literature- Ongoing

An ongoing course in which we discuss literature: how to read effectively for meaning.

One on One Literature Discussions With Mr. Hodge

Mr. Hodge

Literature can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. I am here to help! Each 1-hour tutorial session enables you to find answers to all your questions about literature, essay writing, and grammar.

1-on-1 English Tutor: Literature and Writing (1 Hr.)

In this class students will meet oncer per week for an extensive literature and writing study.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio Literature Study

In this 10 week course, learners will have an in depth literature study and writing workshop. 

Bud Not Buddy: Literature Study and Writing

In this interactive 6-week literature study, students will explore Warriors: Into the Wild through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and fun games that bring the story to life. 

Warriors: Into the Wild Literature Study

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English II: Literature & Composition Semester 2 (Homeschool Upper High School)

During this 15-week high school English course, students will critically analyze and respond to various genres of literature from the Modern Period to the Contemporary Period, as well as develop and support arguments in an essay.

American Literature & Composition: Semester 2 (High School Homeschool English)

During this 15-week, high school English course, students will critically analyze and respond to various genres of literature from the Pre-Civil War period to the Modern Period, as well as develop and support arguments in an essay. 

American Literature & Composition: Semester 1 (High School Homeschool English)

In this 15-week English class, your learner will develop critical thinking & writing skills while exploring timeless themes of tragedy, social expectations, and the dangers of technology from influential and imaginative British writers. 

British Literature & Composition Semester 2 (High School Homeschool English)

In this 15-week English class, your learner will develop critical thinking & writing skills while exploring influential and imaginative British writers, from the heroic efforts of Beowulf to the knights of King Arthur. 

British Literature & Composition Semester 1 (High School Homeschool English)

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1:1 Tutoring Academic Writing - Middle & High School (30 Minutes)

Through a series of assigned essays and live meetings, learners will improve their understanding of the writing process, writing conventions, essay structure, building a line of reasoning, connecting ideas, MLA format, and more.

1:1 Academic Essay Writing With Feedback (8 Live Sessions)

Through a series of writing assignments, students will improve their understanding of the writing process, writing conventions, grammar mechanics and usage, analyzing literature, and more.

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1:1 Academic Essay Writing With Feedback (4 Live Sessions)

Through a series of assigned essays, students will improve their understanding of the writing process, writing conventions, essay structure, building a line of reasoning, connecting ideas, MLA format, and more.

1:1 Academic Essay Writing - Middle & High School (6 Sessions)

Each 1:1 session will be designed to improve the overall writing process, grammar mechanics and usage, and/or literary analysis skills.

1:1 Tutoring - Academic Writing, Grammar, or Literary Analysis (45 Minutes)

Students will read and analyze a novel (The Princess Bride or The Secret Life of Bees), short stories, poetry (The Poet X), nonfiction (Into the Wild); write poems, stories, and essays in MLA format; and study grammar concepts.

English 3: American Literature & Composition Semester A

Angelia Derrick (she/her)

Students will read and analyze a novel (The Joy Luck Club), a novella (The House on Mango Street), two plays (The Crucible & Fences), and nonfiction excerpts; write stories and essays in MLA format; learn professional writing; and grammar.

English 3: American Literature & Composition Semester B

Literature study for those who: 1) dislike literature; 2) enjoy nature; 3) need an English course; 4) need to brush up on research, analysis, and composition. Settle into one text for an entire year and develop strong college-level skills.

Wild Fruits Advanced Literature: Analysis, Research, & Composition Semester 1

Amy Westrick, Certified English Teacher (She/Her)

In this 16-week ELA self-paced class, students will analyze short stories, two novels (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time & Frankenstein), and informational texts; write a MLA essay, short story, & oral presentation.

English 2: World Literature and Composition Semester A

Students will read and analyze short fiction & excerpts, poetry, two plays (Much Ado About Nothing and The Importance of Being Earnest), and nonfiction (Born a Crime); write essays in MLA format, stories and poems; and grammar concepts.and

English 2: World Literature and Composition Semester B

In this 14-week class, students will read "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl," "The Monkey's Paw," and "King Thrushbeard." Students will write a biographical narrative essay and a literary analysis.

8th Grade English and Literature Semester 1

Erica Sirratt

In this 15-week class, high school students will read "The Odyssey" and "Oedipus Rex". We will discuss the reading and complete various activities, including literary analyses. Students will also complete an argumentative essay.

12th Grade English and Literature Semester 1

In this 14-week class, high schoolers will read "The Crucible," non-fiction pieces, and short stories. Students will complete a research essay and a literary analysis. We will work on grammar and editing throughout class.

11th Grade English and Literature Semester 1

In this 14-week class, students will cover the first semester of 10th grade literature, grammar, and writing. We will read three short stories, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, and complete a literary analysis and argumentative essay.

10th Grade English and Literature Semester 1

In this 15-week class, students will read and discuss "The Giver" and "A Christmas Carol," while covering key elements of literature and vocabulary. Students will also work step-by-step to complete a biographical essay.

English II: Literature & Composition Semester 1 (Homeschool Upper High School)

Valerie Stone, BA

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