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Have No Fear! English Literature Is Here Presents: Lit for Teens: The Dark Side
Michelle E. Morningstar, MAEd (PRIDETeaching)
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(431)
Come explore English literature through classic and contemporary literature.
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In this class, we will explore classic and contemporary works of English literature. In this 3 period class, we will explore books and movies used in 10th-12th grade language arts! We will use such films as “Casablanca” and “Thirteen Days.” We will also explore some of the themes surrounding these movies and compare/contrast the concepts. We will incorporate literary themes in discussion of film elements. Students will participate in live and online discussions, listening and read aloud...
SWBAT read for meaning and analyze works of fiction
I am offering this class to support 10-12th graders who want to explore classic and contemporary literature in an informal setting. I am a certified 7-12 English teacher and have experience with making literature come alive for students of all ages. I have training in teaching both middle school and high school language arts and offer students a way of exploring literature. We discuss material of a darker nature with honesty, sensitivity and an understanding of these topics. We will explore darker psychological matters and sees to understand motivation for behavior and thoughts behind actions.
Homework Offered
Homework will be assigned following class and will include selected passages and comprehension assignments including discussion questions and analysis of reading Students may expect to read between 20-30 pages per week independently1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed through participation and completion of assignments.Grades Offered
Teacher will provide digital links to materials where possible through ProjectGutenberg. Students may need to obtain digital or physical copies of selected novels of their own. These can be obtained from Amazon for between $5-10 USD.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
“Casablanca” is rated PG for mild violence, war themes and romance “Thirteen Days” is rated PG-13 for violence, dialogue, and war themes
We will be using online versions of the stories where possible, including ProjectGutenberg.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(431)
I am a Renaissance Renegade who is obsessed with the Bard (Shakespeare) and in love with language. I am also obsessed with dragons and love helping others tame that anger dragon that lives inside of all of us. Our family participates in local...
Group Class
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
70 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
