What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. • Students will be asked to read 50 pages (1 chapter) per week • Depending on reading level, this should take 1 to 2 hours • There will also be occasional optional academic articlesClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
👋 WELCOME 😁 If this is your first class with me, use this coupon code: VANCEFIRSTCLASS10 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will enjoy the month of August by studying this classic novel by Ray Bradbury through analysis and discussion OVERVIEW • This is a read-and-discuss course. Discussion revolves around analysis based on the chapters read. Content listed below “CONTENT” • Students will read 50 pages (or 1 "Part"; Parts are around 50 pages long) prior to class each class • The class will engage in analytical discussion revolving around instructor prompts/questions CONTENT • Fahrenheit 451 provides several opportunities for rich analytical discussion. • Literary element instruction (as opportunity presents itself from the text) • In order to develop a well-rounded analysis of the novel, students will be instructed on the biographical information of the author (Ray Bradbury), as well as the historical setting in which the novel was written in (The Postmodern Literary Period). Students will create connections between this information, and the content of the novel throughout the course. • Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-centered themes: ‣ Censorship ‣ Time ‣ Family ‣ Distraction and fast-paced culture ‣ Conformity vs individuality ‣ Technology, humanity, nature ‣ Existentialism 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 😁 • Lecture-style lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes Class 1: Introductions, goals, instructions, J.D. Salinger Biography Class 2: Part 1 and Part 2 Class 3: Part 3 PRICING BREAKDOWN: Class 1: $10 (NOTE: session covers background information and usually ends early!) Class 2: $25 Class 3: $25 TOTAL: $60
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
NOTE: The following subjects will be approached with maturity and an educational perspective.
SEXUAL CONTENT
VIOLENCE
• A man is pursued by a mechanical hound who has lethal intent
• A character attempts suicide by pills
• A character is burned to death
• A character disappears; it is assumed that she was killed by the government
RACISM SEXISM AND SOCIAL NEGATIVITIES
• Reference to Little Black Sambo
• A main theme of the book is that censorship and mass media eliminates autonomy
PROFANITY
• h*ll
• d*mn
• g*d-d*mn
NOTE: these words will not be openly said in class
DRUGS/ALCOHOL
• A character attempts suicide by pills
• Misuse of painkillers
• Consumption of alcohol
• Cigarette smoking
Supply List
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with the following source: Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury https://a.co/d/1ol6fhI
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
$20
weekly or $60 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-6 learners per class