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High School Literature and Analysis

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Ages 15-18
Live Group Class
In this class, students will read through several short stories and find the deeper meaning. Then, students will work step-by-step through the process of writing a literary analysis essay. This class uses a hands-on modeling approach.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(281 reviews)
Rising Star

Live video meetings
1x per week, 9 weeks
3-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

9 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. For the first few weeks, homework will be for students read a story and practice annotating. The last few weeks of class, students will be working on their individual essays. Annotation homework will be graded as complete or incomplete. Students will receive a grade (complete/incomplete) on their rough drafts, and then receive a letter grade with rubric on their final draft. Students will receive in-depth feedback on their rough drafts as long as they are submitted on time.
Grading
Grades will be provided upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 10 - 12
The ability to read a literary piece and analyze what is written seems like an unnecessary skill. However, as adults, people need to be able to read and understand directions, contracts, and manuals. The skill of analyzing literature is one that will help students all throughout their adult lives. 

This class balances teacher instruction, discussion, and class activities to help keep students engaged in lessons. Students will use Google Docs during the interactive portions of class to allow immediate feedback on work. 

Grades will be provided upon request.

Week 1:
How to be a good reader
Activity - Do I understand what I'm reading?
Read an excerpt of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and practice annotating
HOMEWORK: Read an excerpt from "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley and practice annotating.

Week 2:
Discuss the story
What is theme, genre, and main idea?
Activity - Find the themes in the excerpt
Discuss the gothic genre
HOMEWORK: Read "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin and annotate.

Week 3:
Discuss the story
Review theme and genre of the story
What is irony, symbolism, and imagery?
Activity- Re-read "The Story of an Hour" and add to the annotations
HOMEWORK: Read "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury and annotate.

Week 4:
Discuss the story
Review theme and genre of the story
What is foreshadowing, simile, and metaphor?
How to summarize
Activity - Practice summarizing stories
HOMEWORK: Read "The Lottery," annotate, and summarize

Week 5:
Discuss the story
Review theme and genre of the story
What is a literary analysis?
Activity - Brainstorm literary analysis topics
How to do you find evidence and reasons for a literary analysis?
HOMEWORK: Choose your topic and find evidence.

Week 6:
Review evidence and how to find it
Activity - Practice finding evidence for a literary analysis
Discuss the importance of explanation in an analysis
Individual activity - Work on finding evidence and explanation
HOMEWORK: Finish finding evidence and explanations

Week 7:
Parts of an introduction and an outline
Importance of thesis statements
How to write a thesis statement
Activity - Practice writing thesis statements
HOMEWORK: Write the outline of your literary analysis

Week 8:
Review outlines
Activity - Work together to start writing a group essay based on the class activities
Individual activity - Work on writing the rough draft of the individual essay
HOMEWORK: Write the rough draft of your literary analysis.

Week 9:
What is revising and editing?
Activity - Work together to revise an essay
Individual activity - Work on your essay
HOMEWORK: Finish the final draft of your essay and submit.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some of the stories may contain mild violence or language.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
4.8
281reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing.

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