What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be asked to read the short story during the week before the second sessionClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
👋 WELCOME 😁 If this is your first class with me, use this coupon code: VANCEFIRSTCLASS10 CLASS SYNOPSIS Let's celebrate Spring by studying a classic short story by Zora Neal Hurston through reading comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and short answer classroom discussion OVERVIEW • Vocabulary Glossary--A pdf of the text's most complicated words will be provided so that students can reference it while reading) • Pre-reading Mini-Lesson--To begin class, I will share a lesson about the author and historical setting of the text. I will also share the discussion questions so that students can look for responses during the reading of the story • Reading of the text--Students will be asked to read the short story between the two classes • Discussion-- The class will discuss and analyze the text based on the questions provided CONTENT Classic short-stories provide several opportunities for rich analytical discussion. What they lack in narrative length, they make up for in quality academic content Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-centered concepts: • Personal analysis • Critical analysis • Academic analysis • Literary elements • Figurative language TEACHING STYLE • I want my students to discuss, interact, and learn from each other! Every chance I get, I will encourage them to respond to other’s ideas • I hope to facilitate conversation, protect think-time, and pose questions that provoke deeper thought based on the central text • I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking • While I will challenge students to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated • I love interacting with my students! I will be apart of the conversation as well 😁 • Mini-lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes SCHEDULE • Session 1: Introductions, instructions, biographical information and writing style, literary period • Session 2: Analysis discussion of the text ✨CELEBRATE EVERY SEASON WITH ME THROUGH THE STUDY OF SHORT STORIES:✨ 📚 Read a seasonal short story every week before jumping into the once-a-week zoom meeting to discuss and analyze! https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-short-story-club-ZzNATOp9?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
• Students will strengthen their focus and reading-comprehension skills
• Students will learn to critically think and pose questions during and after reading a text that help it become more engrossing, educational, and enriching
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A character gets swept away in a flood
A mother thinks that her child is cursed by a witch
Supply List
NOTE: I am not affiliated with the following source You can access the story for free, at the following link: https://www.narrativemagazine.com/issues/stories-week-2016-2017/story-week/john-redding-goes-sea-zora-neale-hurston
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nebraska Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's degree from Grace University
Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
ACE Educator
Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly or $35 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class