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Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
***𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨.*** Prepare to be transported to an astonishingly dystopian future within the pages of Aldous Huxley's masterpiece, 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. Brace yourself as you step into a world where the very essence of happiness and individuality has been replaced by a meticulously controlled society. In this dystopian narrative, the reader is thown into the clutches of the World State, a powerful ruling entity that has pushed the boundaries of genetic...
Learning Objectives: Use examples from the novel to distinguish between direct and indirect forms of satire. Discuss how Huxley uses irony to critique and examine his own society. Evaluate which aspects of Huxley’s futuristic society mirror those of society today. Compare and contrast the characters of Bernard, John, and Helmholtz. Identify allusions to historical figures, psychological concepts, and literature.
I am offering this class because I love this book. When I read it for the first time in High School (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth) it made a huge impact on my way of viewing the world. As society and technology has progressed the parallels to this novel continue to amaze. My experience: I have taught this book with my own children and local homeschool groups.
Homework Offered
Students will read the assigned chapters prior to class and pre-discussion/vocabulary worksheets distributed by the teacher.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentTeacher will provide materials. Students will need to obtain a copy of the novel either in paperback or pdf version or even from your local library.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Contains sexual themes and scenes containing torture. May be too intense for some learners.
Greetings and welcome to our classroom adventure, where curiosity takes the reins! I'm Kathy, your guide on this exciting journey of exploration. In our classroom, we embrace The Socratic Method, believing that questions fuel our learning...
Group Class
$80
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-8 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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