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English Summer Camp for Ninth Grade: How to Love Reading Again!
Monica Winkler
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In this four-week summer camp, students will join twice-weekly group discussions on the book Fahrenheit 451. The summer camp will end with a guided literary analysis essay.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
No quizzes. No tests. Just reading + engaging discussions to help (re) foster a love of reading! Each class, students will enter a safe environment to discuss our reading. I will have a set of discussion questions prepared to guide us, but students will be encouraged to bring up aspects they noticed or to ask any questions they have. The last week of the summer camp will be devoted to writing a literary analysis. My main motivation for this is to show students that good writing is just an...
8 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Welcome + Introduction to Fahrenheit 451Students will be engaged in a class discussion about reading and their preferences. Afterwards, there will be an introduction to Fahrenheit 451 and the summer camp.Lesson 2Discussion of Part 1: It was a Pleasure to Burn (pages 1-35)Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).Week 2Lesson 3Discussion of Part 1: It was a Pleasure to Burn (pages 35-70)Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).Lesson 4Discussion of Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (pages 71-100)Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).Week 3Lesson 5Discussion of Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (pages 71-111)Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).Lesson 6Discussion of Part 3: Burning Bright (pages 111-162)Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).Week 4Lesson 7How to Write a Literary Analysis EssayAfter our detailed discussions, students will be prepared to analyze the book as a whole through a short literary analysis essay. This class will deep-dive into how to plan and write a literary analysis essay. Students will have the option to decide between three prompts and will have time during the lesson to begin planning their essays.Lesson 8How to Write a Literary Analysis EssayStudents are expected to turn in their essays before class time. I will give detailed feedback on how to improve their essay. During this last class, I will teach students how to edit literary analysis essays. I will then give students their essays with feedback. They will have a chance to improve their drafts before sending it in for some final comments.
By the end of this camp, students will have a deep understanding of the themes, symbols, and content of Fahrenheit 451. They will have gained a deeper understanding of how to approach literature with curiosity and appreciation.
I have a BA and MA in linguistics, as well as a minor degree in English literature. I have taught English for over six years.
Homework Offered
I will assign 30-50 pages in between meetings. Students will need to complete the reading, as well as two discussion questions and three new vocabulary words.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
At the end of the class, students will be assessed through a literary analysis essay. I will offer ample feedback throughout the writing process to help the student develop their writing skills.Grades Offered
We will be reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
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Group Class
$25
weekly or $100 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
