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Gothic Literature - Reading, Writing, & History (32 Weeks)

Completed by 23 learners
Ages 14-18
Live Group Course
A walk through the lives of Influential Writers - A study of popular gothic stories through the 1700s to 1900s - Creative Projects & Activities - A look into important literary elements - All featured in One Spooktacular Class.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 32 weeks
2-18 learners per class
45 min

What's included

32 live meetings
24 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Reading the material before class.
Assessment
Given upon request.
Grading
Given upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
This two-semester course will provide a fun (& engaging) look into Gothic Literature... 

At the beginning of the meeting, we will cover popular Authors of the week - Several of which we will be reading the material of. We'll discuss their connections, inspirations, home life, the amazing things that make them unique, etc.

Following - We will review the significant details of the reading material for the week - Students need to pre-read the material before class. (I can provide digital copies upon student request and help any students who struggle with the material.) We will break down settings, analyze character development (or lack thereof), enjoy some vocabulary words, have some in-depth discussions, etc. We will also be covering literary elements, writing elements, and creative tips that the authors used. 

Activities: Each week we will have interactive posts on the classroom page or in-class activities meant to help the students engage with the material. There will be several big activities throughout the 32 weeks - We will cover writing elements but students may use their artistic skills to complete those activities as well. (Drawing, Sculpting, Videography, etc.)

Reading needs to be done before lessons - Check Syllabus: 
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 
Poetry by Emily Dickinson
A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gillman
The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Poetry by Edgar Allan Poe
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 
Dracula by Bram Stoker  
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Learning Goals

The goal of this class is to gain a further understanding of Gothic Literature while participating in basic Literature Activities found in a Public School Setting.

Syllabus

32 Lessons
over 32 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Sherlock Holmes: 'The Hound of Baskervilles'
 Chapters 1 - 5 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sherlock Holmes: 'The Hound of Baskervilles'
 Chapters 6 - 10 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Sherlock Holmes: 'The Hound of Baskervilles'
 Chapters 11 - 15 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
 Chapters 1 - 7 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
I have experience working with many unique students and am always happy to do what I can to make their time enjoyable. My message box is open 24/7 - One-on-one messaging is always encouraged for anyone who needs further assistance.
Parental Guidance
As these are stories written in the 1800s - A time in which death and corruption were a serious influence on the lives of the writers - There will be heated topics such as murder, death, addiction, etc. We will very briefly cover these topics but in a respectful light and with caution. Many of these writers had ties to (what we call today) the LGBTQA+ community. For quite a few of them, this is what defined who they were. Such facts will not be omitted from their history lessons.
Supply List
The Reading Material Listed in the Classroom Description page
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The titles of our work at included in the syllabus - Digital Copies can be provided upon request.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Brigham Young University, Idaho
4 years of independent teaching
9 years of teaching
20+ years of Gothic Literature studies
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University 

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