What's included
9 live meetings
6 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given a weekly writing prompt at the end of class.Letter Grade
7 or more throughout the classClass Experience
We will begin each class with a short quiz that will ensure that students have read the material closely. (Quizzes will be graded.) Our quiz will be followed by a discussion about the book, which I will guide using question prompts, such as "Do we see any similarities between the world of the book and the society Ray Bradbury lived in? How about the society we live in now?" At the end of the lesson, students will be given a writing prompt, which they will begin to complete in class and will later turn in to be graded by me on a weekly basis. I'm a kind, enthusiastic teacher who makes students feel welcome and comfortable. My discussions are intellectual but engaging, and my fascination with the book usually rubs off onto my students. This class is homeschooler-friendly, as I was once homeschooled myself! :)
Learning Goals
How to improve their fiction analysis skills.
How to improve their writing skills.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum9 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
The Hearth and the Salamander Part One
We will begin class with a quiz, followed by a discussion about the book, which I will guide using question prompts. At the end of the lesson, students will be given a writing prompt for homework, which they will begin to complete in class.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Hearth and the Salamander Part Two
We will begin class with a quiz, followed by a discussion about the book, which I will guide using question prompts. At the end of the lesson, students will be given a writing prompt for homework, which they will begin to complete in class.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Hearth and the Salamander Part Three
We will begin class with a quiz, followed by a discussion about the book, which I will guide using question prompts. At the end of the lesson, students will be given a writing prompt for homework, which they will begin to complete in class.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Sieve and the Sand Part One
We will begin class with a quiz, followed by a discussion about the book, which I will guide using question prompts. At the end of the lesson, students will be given a writing prompt for homework, which they will begin to complete in class.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book contains violence, including depictions of suicide and murder.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of Fahrenheit 451 and a means of writing in class (either a notebook and writing utensil or a word processor). Fahrenheit 451 can be found online for free.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
My name is Maura, and I'm an actor, musician, poet, and teacher. I have been teaching and tutoring for fifteen years. I'm always excited to share what I've learned with my students!
I graduated summa cum laude from Carthage College with degrees in Music and Theater Performance, and have been performing professionally as an actor and musician. I regularly perform with a children's theater that teaches kids about conservation!
I am also a published poet, and a professional ghostwriter and freelance book editor. As a huge nerd, I have read and am currently reading countless books, and I have an in-depth knowledge of plot creation and good literary structure.
I also teach life skills, particularly cultivating motivation and dealing with overwhelming or negative emotions. I was home-schooled until college, and I am an extremely self-motivated person, as well as a problem-solver. As a highly sensitive person, I have to deal with stress often and have discovered numerous ways to deal with the inevitable tensions that life brings to us! I learned to be a positive person in high school, and I love teaching students ways to appreciate what is good even in the midst of negative situations.
I am a very kind, patient, and encouraging teacher. I do well with both quiet and energetic students. My approach is question based, and I not only teach my students new information, I teach them how to arrive at valuable conclusions themselves. I use time efficiently, and am well prepared for every lesson I teach. I was homeschooled through high school, and I have a lot of respect for homeschooling parents and students.
I hope to see you virtually soon!
Maura
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $135 for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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