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HS English: Romeo and Juliet & a Separate Peace
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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In this 14-week course, students will read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet & John Knowles's A Separate Peace through discussion and close-analysis while focusing on different types of human relationships through different time periods.
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a famous play that has inspired love stories over hundreds of years. The story of two young lovers whose families are fighting a bloody feud that strikes at the heartstrings of people of all generations. In this course, we will take the opportunity to read the play together (both in class as a read-aloud and outside of class as independent reading). I firmly believe that Shakespeare should be read together in a class format because it gives us a chance...
28 lessons//14 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1: Introduction to Semester Course- Introduction and Welcome - Student "Interviews" - Goals, Experiences, and Interests - Introduction to Basic English Skills - Prompt Writing - Introduction to Google DriveLesson 2Week 1: Introduction to Romeo and Juliet- Introduction to the Play and Author - Capulets vs. Montagues - Read Aloud the Prologue - Shakespearean Language - History and Cultural SignificanceWeek 2Lesson 3Week Two: Act One- Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for ReadingLesson 4Week Two: Act One- Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for ReadingWeek 3Lesson 5Week Three: Act One Continued- Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for ReadingLesson 6Week Three: Act One Continued- Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for ReadingWeek 4Lesson 7Week Four: Act Two- The Famous Balcony Scene - Solilqueys vs. Monologues - True Love or Simple Lust? - The Role of Friar LawrenceLesson 8Week Four: Act Two- Roles of Mentors and Mentees - True Love or Simple Lust? - The Role of Friar Lawrence - Roles of Mentors and Mentees - Friendship and AdviceWeek 5Lesson 9Week Five: Act Three- Tybalt, Mercutio, Benevolio - Marriage and Fighting - Comedy Amidst TragedyLesson 10Week Five: Act Three- The Words of a Prince - Still True Love or Simple Lust? - Friar Lawrence ContinuedWeek 6Lesson 11Week Six: Act Three- Enter Paris, Stage Left - The Story Gets More Complicated... - Desperate Times, Desperate Measures? - MisunderstandingsLesson 12Week Six: Act Three- Friar Lawrence's Plans - Whose Choice is it Really? - Finishing the Play - The Aftermath of Decisions - Is the Feud Over? - Who is to Blame?Week 7Lesson 13Week Seven: Act Four and Act Five- Welcome and Introduction - Essay Prompt Selection - Elements of an Argumentative Essay - Pre-Writing and Outline Set-Up - Thesis Statement DevelopmentLesson 14Week Seven: Act Four and Act Five- Thesis Statement Development - Feedback Review and Editing - Introductions and Hooks - Topic Sentences Born of Thesis Statements - Textual Evidence - Independent Writing TimeWeek 8Lesson 15Week Eight: Act Five- Feedback Review and Editing - Continuation of the Previous Week - MLA Citation of Evidence - Warrants/ExplanationsLesson 16Week Eight: Act Five- Independent Writing Time - Feedback Review and Editing - Transitions - Conclusions - Call-to-Actions - Independent Writing Time - Final DraftsWeek 9Lesson 17Week Nine: Introduction to A Separate Peace- Introduction to the Novel and Author - Introduction to the Historical Period - Theme Studies - Mini-Writing PromptLesson 18Week Nine: Introduction to A Separate Peace- Theme Studies - Mini-Writing PromptWeek 10Lesson 19Week Ten: A Separate Peace- Character Analysis - Quote Analysis Activities - Analyzing Quotes Chosen by the Teacher - Locating Supporting Evidence - Analyzing Your Own EvidenceLesson 20Week Ten: A Separate Peace- Quote Analysis Activities - Analyzing Quotes Chosen by the Teacher - Locating Supporting Evidence - Analyzing Your Own EvidenceWeek 11Lesson 21Week Eleven: A Separate Peace- Building in Previous Skills: - Character Analysis - Quote Analysis Activities - Analyzing Quotes Chosen by the Teacher - Locating Supporting Evidence - Analyzing Your Own EvidenceLesson 22Week Eleven: A Separate Peace- Building in Previous Skills: - Character Analysis - Quote Analysis Activities - Analyzing Quotes Chosen by the Teacher - Locating Supporting Evidence - Analyzing Your Own EvidenceWeek 12Lesson 23Week Twelve: A Separate Peace- Character Development - Historical Connections and SymbolismLesson 24Week Twelve: A Separate Peace- Developing Questions for Discussion - DOK (Depth of Knowledge) - Mini-Writing PromptWeek 13Lesson 25Week Thirteen: A Separate Peace- Conflict, Climax, Resolution - Character Development - Interpreting Character Actions - Lessons and Morals (Themes to the Novel) - Mini-Writing PromptLesson 26Week Thirteen: A Separate Peace- Lessons and Morals (Themes to the Novel) - Mini-Writing PromptWeek 14Lesson 27Week Fourteen: Final Analysis Project- Student-Selected Projects - Topics and Controversies of the Novel - Selecting Topics - Analyzing Conflicts - Debating Topics - Developing Individual Projects - Presentation of Topics (If Time Allows)Lesson 28Week Fourteen: Final Analysis Project- Student-Selected Projects - Topics and Controversies of the Novel - Selecting Topics - Analyzing Conflicts - Debating Topics - Developing Individual Projects - Presentation of Topics (If Time Allows)
- Reading: - Debate Controversial Topics - Discuss Genre Styles and Purposes - Analyze Character - Identify the Setting’s Place and Time - Differentiate Character Development - Plot a Story's Development
- Reading Continued: - Define Theme and Symbolism - Analyze and Discuss Cover Art - Ask Tough Questions - Collect and Define Vocabulary and Literary Elements - Actively Participate in a Socratic Seminar
- Writing: - Prompt Write using Different Styles - Argument, Literary Analysis, Persuasive, and Creative (if Applicable) - Write Creatively - Participate in Writing Workshops - Identify and Use Elements of Story-Writing
- Writing Continued: - Write Using Elements of Paragraphs - Pick, Use, and Cite Quotes/Evidence
I have been teaching professionally for over 5 years in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have been on Outschool for over two years and can provide links to classes where I teach the concepts of this semester-long class so you can look through them and look at the reviews to see how other parents and students have reacted to my courses. I am happy to answer any questions that you have!
Romeo and Juliet - A Play Study
- https://outschool.com/classes/romeo-and-juliet-a-shakespearean-play-novel-study-of-romance-and-tragedy-FgcPqCYI?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Classic Literature - A Novel Study (A course where students choose the novels we read)
- In this course, I have taught both Frankenstein and Oedipus Rex/
- https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-novel-study-V9NC71b3?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level I
- https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-developing-skills-CnfSxLHD?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level 2
- https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-ii-perfecting-skills-SrlmIdgF?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Annotations: The Key to Close Reading (Non-Fiction Unit skills)
- https://outschool.com/classes/annotations-the-key-to-close-reading-uaev8ybk?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: as neededDetails: Students will be asked to complete all of their reading outside of class. If some of our writing work is unfinished after class, students will be asked to complete that work outside of class as well. But the majority of work will be completed in class.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will be given several formal writing assignments throughout the semester. While these are not tests, per se, they can be used as assessment pieces for homeschooling evidence, which many states and countries require. All formal writing in my class will be completed with multiple rounds of written and verbal feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work through their writing skills as a group and 1-1 with me in class!Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.
Students will be asked to purchase the novels or to find a copy of them through their library. We will need copies of the novels in our class at all times unless otherwise informed because we will often dive into the text at a deeper level by analyzing it and reading it directly in class to deepen understanding. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything! Romeo and Juliet: Amazon (Folger Version): https://www.amazon.com/Romeo-Juliet-Folger-Shakespeare-Library/dp/0743477111/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C0NFO70HUA4A&keywords=romeo+and+juliet&qid=1675637960&sprefix=romeo+and+juliet%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://residents.lakesatcenterra.com/services-utilities/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Romeo-and-Juliet-The-Fully-Dramatized-Audio-Edition-Audiobook/B00L4BJ86G?qid=1675637954&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=258PAP3FPK65RTPW832H&pageLoadId=joGFbtlLQ8eNo0vc&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c Project Gutenberg (Free Out-of-Copyright Version): https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1112/pg1112.html A Separate Peace: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Separate-Peace-John-Knowles/dp/0743253973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B0M13JTXG5YN&keywords=a+separate+peace&qid=1675638070&sprefix=a+sepa%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/separate-peace-john-knowles/1100608845?ean=9780743253970 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Separate-Peace-Audiobook/B002V1ACSG?qid=1675638095&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=5TC1ANJDMXVG42WMGF9D&pageLoadId=A8zEgRtV9eukjsJy&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
Here is the Common Sense Media Review for the play. Please review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/romeo-and-julietJoined January, 2020
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Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
My name is Kaitlyn Fischer and I have taught English to students as young as nine through eighteen in both Missouri and Colorado. I am a close-reading specialist and have a lot of experience teaching students close-reading strategies including...
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Group Class
$29
weekly or $400 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
3-6 learners per class
