Let's Read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Cristi M
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(95)
In this 12-week course, we will read and discuss Les Miserables by Victor Hugo and analyze the themes and characters.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Les Miserables happens to be one of my favorite pieces of literature and I am so excited to discuss it with learners! It's a rich tapestry with many memorable characters and themes! We will be reading, discussing, and analyzing the novel. We will analyze the characters and themes throughout the novel. Learners will use their analysis to make critical judgments on the effectiveness of the storytelling. I typically structure my class in this way. We start with an introduction of what...
Learners will improve their reading, interpretation, and analysis skills by doing a close reading of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo.
I am a licensed teacher with a certification in middle school English/ language arts. Through my art education certification and teaching experience, I have had training and teaching experience in art analysis and criticism, which requires many of the same skills, thought processes and techniques as analyzing literature does. I also have over a decade of experience in tutoring middle school, high school, and college-level students in reading, analyzing, responding to, and criticizing a wide variety of world literature. I’ve worked with hundreds of students who were struggling and used a variety of strategies to help them become more confident in their reading and writing skills. In addition, for the past few years I have also coached and mentored a team of approximately 30 tutors to also guide them in helping their students also become more competent readers and thinkers.
Homework Offered
Learners will be reading new sections of the novel before each class so they are ready to discuss their ideas. This will work out to be about four chapters a week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress will be assessed through class discussions. We will also use Kahoot! activities to share ideas and assess understanding.Grades Offered
Learners will need their own copy of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. They can get this from Amazon or as a Nook e-book. It's also helpful if learners have a second device like a phone to participate in Kahoot! activities.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents should be aware of some sensitive topics in the novel, including the effects of poverty and warfare. For sensitive learners, I’ll let them know ahead of time if there may be material in the reading they might find upsetting. In the classroom setting, any material would be handled with sensitivity and empathy. As needed, we will discuss as a class what these discussions should look and sound like to establish expectations.
Students will be using their copy of Les Miserables in class. We will also be using Kahoot! to facilitate discussion and share ideas.
I am a current art teacher and I am interested in how technology and art can be combined to create new artwork. I teach classes using traditional media like paint and colored pencil, but I've also taught young learners how to use clay, cameras,...
Group Class
$165
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
1-8 learners per class
