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High School Level English Class Second Semester 16-Week Course
Class experience
This is the second semester of the 16-week long class that will meet once a week for 16 weeks. The first semester is NOT a prerequisite before taking this class. During this class, learners will read an assortment of literary texts to further their understanding and perspective of the world around them. This class is divided into units. Each unit will be taught in a 4-week period. Unit 5- Drama: Romeo and Juliet- Learners will read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The learners will...
The following are (but not limited to) the skills the learners will learn: -background knowledge about Shakespeare -characteristics of a Shakespearean play - elements of tragedy -dramatic conventions -character development -conflict -theme -author's purpose for writing a text -research techniques -elements of epic poetry -oral traditions -Hero's journey -limited Greek mythology -rhetorical devices -literary devices Meeting 1: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Homework: Read Act 2 Meeting 2: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Homework: Read Acts 3 Meeting 3: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Acts 3 Homework: Read Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 Meeting 4: Discuss Romeo and Juliet Acts 4 and 5 Homework: Think about an issue of concern. Find one article that supports or refutes your concern. Save the link to share with the class. Meeting 5: Creating a thesis statement. Analyzing thesis statements. Creating an outline for our research paper. Homework: Find at least three more articles for your research paper. Meeting 6: Creating an outline for your research paper Citing your sources Homework: Write your paper without proof. Meeting 7: Adding depth to your report using proof. Citing your proof Works Cited Homework: Add proof to your research report. Create a works cited. Read books 1-4 Meeting 8: The Odyssey The Trojan War synopsis Discuss Books 1-4 Homework: Read Books 5-11 Meeting 9: Discuss Books 5-11 Homework: Read Books 12-18 Meeting 10: Discuss 12-18 Homework: Read Books 19-24 Meeting 11: Discuss Books 19-24 Homework: Read “Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln Meeting 12: Discuss “Gettysburg Address” Homework: Read “State of the Union” by Franklin Delano Roosevelt Meeting 13: Discuss “State of the Union” speech Homework: Read “Letter From Birmingham Jail” By Martin Luther King, Jr. Week 14: Discuss “Letter From Birmingham Jail” By Martin Luther King, Jr. Homework: Read Gloria Steinem's Testimony on Equal Rights Amendment Meeting 15: Discuss Gloria Steinem's Testimony on Equal Rights Amendment Homework: Read “Hope, Despair and Memory” by Elie Wiesel Meeting 16: Discuss: Read “Hope, Despair and Memory” by Elie Wiesel
I have happily taught English for 18 years.
2 files available upon enrollmentTo help the learners feel less intimidated by Shakespeare, I will be using No Fear Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet ISBN: 978-1-58663-845-0 Learners are more than welcome to read only the original play. I have attached two public domain versions in different formats. I will provide downloadable files for The Odyssey. Learners are welcome to purchase a hardcopy of the epic poem.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There may be mature content in some of the reading (mature language, death, and violence). All content will be appropriate for this class.
Learners will need Romeo and Juliet and The Odyssey. I will be using No Fear Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet for this class.
I am a creative, enthusiastic teacher who wants all children to be successful learners through the encouragement of creative expression. I have spent the last seventeen years developing the necessary skills to achieve this goal. It is very...
Group Class
$250
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
3-12 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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