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Season's Readings: Summer Classic Novel Study of the House on Mango Street
Mr. Van, Certified Teacher
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In this summer Language Arts class, students will enjoy the month of June by studying this classic novel by Sandra Cisneros through analysis, discussion, and nonfiction texts.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
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7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will enjoy the month of June by studying this classic novel by Sandra Cisneros through analysis, discussion, and nonfiction texts
OVERVIEW
• This is a read-and-discuss course. Discussion revolves around analysis based on the chapters read. Content listed below “CONTENT”
• Students will read 30 pages (several chapters; they are as short as two pages long...• 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 • Students will learn how to structure their ideas verbally and communicate when posed with various ideas and perspectives • Students will learn to analyze nonfiction text and use it to inform a fictional texts
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
Homework Offered
• Students will be asked to read 30 pages per week • Depending on reading level, this should take 1 to 2 hours • There will also be occasional optional academic articles1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with the following source: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros https://a.co/d/6AgCWI7
NOTE: This novel is intense and mature on several occasions. The following subjects will be approached with maturity and an educational perspective. SEXUAL CONTENT • A young girl is sexually assaulted and raped by a group of boys. The details of this event are left purposely vague. It is depicted as an extremely tragic event • A man hires a woman for sex. The details of this event are left purposely vague. •.This is a coming-of-age story. The main character talks about her awakening sexuality VIOLENCE • A young girl is sexually assaults by a group of boys. The details of this event are left purposely vague. It is depicted as a tragic event • Domestic abuse RACISM SEXISM AND SOCIAL NEGATIVITIES • Themes of racism and socioeconomic inequality are major themes PROFANITY DRUGS/ALCOHOL • A mother smokes a cigar • References to drinking
NOTE: I am NOT affiliated with the following source: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros https://a.co/d/6AgCWI7
Joined June, 2022
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Hello! My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van! I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life. It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach. Learning is...
Group Class
$65
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-6 learners per class
