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Not Your English Teacher's Bradbury - "Fahrenheit 451"

This is a Fahrenheit "alternative" book study using graphic novels, audio, or video to access the story.
Sally Morris - Tech/SPED
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4.8
Number of reviews:
(220)
Class

What's included

6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to read/listen to/watch to Part 1, 2 and 3 on their own time prior to the week we discuss it.
Assessment
The assessment will be informal. Additional assignments/grades can be given for those who need it.
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Enjoy and learn about literary classics without all the reading!  This is a "book study", but it is aimed at those who struggle with or simply dislike reading long amounts of text.  For this class students have a choice of reading a graphic novel (aka "comic book"), listening to an audiobook or podcast, or even watching a video of Ray Bradbury's classic tale of censorship, "Fahrenheit 451".  This class is an ideal format for students who are dyslexic or have other issues that make reading text difficult, or for non-native English learners, although all learners are welcome.  While there will be some reading involved, it will be minimal and scaffolded by instruction.  

Each week we will discuss the story and analyze the characters, setting, plot, theme, etc., of the novel.  We will also compare and contrast the time period of the novel to modern times. Students will be given an opportunity to create their own alternate interpretation of the story as a play, animation, podcast, vlog, or other short performance. 

Learners will choose how they want to access the story:  graphic novel, listening to an audiobook or podcast, watching a video adaptation, or any combination of the three.  The teacher will provide information on how to obtain these resources before the class begins, but you are welcome to get them on your own. The price range for the resources is from $0-25, depending on what you choose.

Lesson 1 - Introduction to the course, the book, and the author.
Lesson 2 - Part 1 - The Hearth and the Salamander / Characters
Lesson 3 - Part 2 - The Sieve and the Sand / Setting
Lesson 4 - Part 3 - Burning Bright / Plot
Lesson 5 - Introduction and Project Planning / Theme
Lesson 6 - Wrap up and presentation of projects
Learning Goals
Hopefully, students will learn about and appreciate a literary classic without having to be bogged down in the mechanics of reading.  They will learn how to analyze a story and how to synthesize that into their own ideas and creativity to produce an alternate re-telling of the story.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some content mentioned in the novel: violence, suicide, drugs, alcohol, some profanity. However, these are not the main emphasis of the story. Please use guidance if your learner chooses to watch the HBO video (there is a "school safe" version I can provide a link to as well).
Supply List
Access to the book, audiobook, graphic novel, or a video adaptation of "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Indiana Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University
My experience in teaching students with learning challenges has inspired me to create this version so that these students can also be exposed to literary classics and enjoy creating their own stories.

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$14

weekly or $81 for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min

Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class

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