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Middle School English Language Arts: "Coming of Age" Genre in Literature
Sherry Miller
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(263)
Learners will read and analyze poetry, short stories, and a classic novel that share the common genre "coming of age".
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this class, learners will read and analyze poetry, short stories, and a classic novel that share the common genre "coming of age". A coming of age story is defined as one that "relates an adolescent’s movement toward adulthood and the corresponding awakening to a new understanding of his or herself and the world around him or her." Also known as "loss of innocence," this genre's protagonist, usually an adolescent, experiences a significant event that brings an adult understanding of the...
Students will improve their understanding of the coming of age genre as well as poetic and literary devices and elements.
Homework Offered
Students will be responsible for reading and annotating assigned chapters of The Outsiders.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will provide and grade formal assessments if requested.Grades Offered
Students should have paper and pencil in class. I will provide PDFs of the poems and short stories. Students will need their own copy of The Outsiders -- print, Kindle, or audiobook.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents should familiarize themselves with the texts to ensure they are appropriate for their student.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(263)
I am a certified English Language Arts teacher. My class offerings include literature, book studies, writing, and grammar.
Group Class
$25
weekly or $145 for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
