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Waldorf First Grade Beginning Reading and Writing

Jodi Michelle, Master Linguist

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Step into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe! In this Waldorf-inspired class, we’ll explore “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” and others through storytelling, artistic expression, and deep literary analysis. Read, reflect, and create!

Explore the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe through storytelling, art, and analysis! In this Waldorf-inspired class, we’ll dive into The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, and others bringing Poe’s gothic tales to life!  

📖 Literary Focus:

Analyzing mood, repetition, symbolism, and alliteration
Understanding Poe’s use of rhythm and meter (trochaic octameter)
Exploring themes of grief, memory, and the supernatural

🎨 Creative Expression:

Colored Pencil illustrations capturing mood & symbolism
One-pager project blending artistic elements with literary analysis

“The Raven” – The Poetic Pulse of the Gothic Mind

📖 Literary Focus:

Analyzing first-person unreliable narration
Exploring guilt, obsession, and psychological horror
The impact of sound and suspense in storytelling

🎨 Creative Expression:

Colored pencil artwork of the heart, eye, and shadows
One-pager project incorporating symbolism and textual evidence

“The Tell-Tale Heart” – Madness & Guilt in the Shadows

📖 Literary Focus:

Symbolism of the house and family lineage
Exploring gothic horror elements: decay, supernatural, psychological dread
Themes of madness, isolation, and fate

🎨 Creative Expression:

Colored pencil drawing of the crumbling house and eerie atmosphere
One-pager project focusing on mood, imagery, and symbolism

“The Fall of the House of Usher” – Decay, Isolation & the Mind

📖 Literary Focus:

Themes of superstition and guilt
Exploring irony, foreshadowing, and Poe’s fascination with the grotesque
Comparing The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart

🎨 Creative Expression:

Colored pencil artwork emphasizing contrast and shadow
One-pager project analyzing character psychology and symbolism

“The Black Cat” – Superstition, Guilt & the Macabre

Shadows & Ink: A Waldorf Journey Through Edgar Allan Poe

In this ELA class High School students will explore literature through film.

Literature on Film

Courtney Runchey

In this four week course we will examine four works of Gothic literature. This is a reading class designed to introduce learners to one of the most beloved continuing literary genres: Gothic Literature 1760s to present. 

Introduction to Gothic Literature

Mark Tyson B.A., M.A.

In this 10 week literature study, learners will expand their understanding of literature as well as writing. 

Holes: Literature Study and Writing

Wild and Unstructured Learning

Explore the power of the written word and how women like Shelley, Austen, Dickinson, Blume, and more used literature to entertain, inspire, and spark change across generations. 

Women in Literature 

Tina Hugall MHA MBA

This is a 36-week course that discusses and analyzes classic and modern literature.

High School English Literature 3

Sarah Wood

An overview of the main periods of American (USA) literature. The literary analysis of a body of representative works with engaging discussions and content rich presentations.

Survey of American Literature

We Connect Academy

An overview of the main periods of British literature & The literary analysis of a body of representative works with engaging discussions and content rich presentations.

Survey of British Literature- Ongoing

Literature can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. I am here to help! Each 1-hour tutorial session enables you to find answers to all your questions about literature, essay writing, and grammar.

1-on-1 English Tutor: Literature and Writing (1 Hr.)

Literature with Professor Rachel

In this 10 week course, learners will have an in depth literature study and writing workshop. 

Bud Not Buddy: Literature Study and Writing

In this class students will meet oncer per week for an extensive literature and writing study.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio Literature Study

In this interactive 6-week literature study, students will explore Warriors: Into the Wild through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and fun games that bring the story to life. 

Warriors: Into the Wild Literature Study

 In this 32 week  course, students will travel the world by surveying the many myths, legends and classical literature each corner of the globe offers. This class will discuss a sampling of these stories and legends.

World Literature, Legends and Myths

Charity Cortez

Literature can be wonderful, but it can also be tricky. I am here to help! Each 30-minute tutorial session enables you to find answers to all your questions about literature, essay writing, and grammar.

1-on-1 English Tutor: Literature and Writing (30 Min.)

In this 6 week course, students will meet with the teacher to select class literature novels to read and discuss through Socratic Seminars.

Classic Literature: Novel Study

Kaitlyn Fischer: A Guided Reading Teacher

This class will focus on introducing students to the concept of English literature. This class will emphasize western literature from the Classical period to Post Modern period. Students will be exposed to preeminent authors in each period.

Introduction to Western Literature (Rennaissance to Realism)

Mr. Mason

In this immersive course, you'll delve into the historical context of these timeless works, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultural significance and enduring impact.  Uncover the secrets of the past through literature!

World Literature Part 1 I AP English Literature I Full Year Curriculum

Brandy Dahlen Yun and BE Education

Life Skills

 Join our Waldorf-Inspired Life Skills Girls’ Social Club! Through storytelling, drawing, and friendship-building, girls (8-10) explore confidence, kindness, and communication in a warm, creative space! 

Waldorf-Inspired Life Skills Girls’ Social Club II

In this Waldorf-inspired reading course, I nurture a love for reading through storytelling, phonics, writing, and creative drawing. I support all level readers with a gentle, one-on-one approach, helping them build confidence and joy.

Waldorf-Inspired Private Reading Course: A Gentle & Joyful 45-Minute Journey

🌿✨ Join our Waldorf-Inspired Life Skills Girls’ Social Club! Through storytelling, drawing, and friendship-building, girls (8-10) explore confidence, kindness, and communication in a warm, creative space! 🎨💬💛

Waldorf-Inspired Life Skills Girls’ Social Club

In this 8-week class, students will join me for a lesson to learn both uppercase and lowercase cursive handwriting with animals!   We will practice letters in a fun, fast way for beginning learners! Spiders, bears, cats, turtles, and more!

Cursive Animal Pop-In Class

In this multi-sensory course, we will play with the artistry of learning to write each letter in cursive through animal books and stories, drawing, and handwriting practice by writing short sentences and poems together. 

Waldorf Cursive Handwriting Block I

Join me for a one-of-a-kind private/semi-private Vimala cursive class! Learn this beautiful script while enjoying captivating stories from Chinese mythology. Class time requests are welcome—open to older teens too!

Waldorf Vimala Cursive Course I: Chinese Myths & Writing

In this semester course, we will explore the symbolism of the archetypal tree through captivating myths and stories from cultures worldwide. Students will engage in thoughtful analysis, deepening their understanding of this powerful symbol.

Exploring Archetypes Through the Wisdom of Trees: A Waldorf Journey Middle/High

In this semester course, students will joyfully explore digraphs and word families through storytelling, drawing, and writing, while building confidence in handwriting, sight words, and creative expression with beautiful folktales.  

Waldorf Reading Magic: Digraphs & Word Families Course I

Join me in exploring the wonders of Secrets of the Elephants! Discover how these incredible creatures live, communicate, and survive, while sharing ideas, creating sketches, and growing our appreciation for their world.

Waldorf Inspired Secrets of the Elephants Documentary Study

Welcome to Waldorf Fairy School! Join our six-week summer adventure where young learners explore the magic of long vowels through enchanting fairy tales, Mad Libs, creative drawing, and writing prompts. Perfect for ages 6-10!

Waldorf Summer Fairy School: Long Vowels

Embark on a self-paced reading & writing adventure! Each week, explore exciting stories, creative prompts, and literary analysis with personalized video & written feedback. Work at your own pace while building confidence and creativity!

Guided Reading & Writing: A Self-Paced Waldorf-Inspired Journey

Deliciously macabre, hauntingly beautiful, and perfectly ingenious -- the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe brings both delight and shivers. We'll explore his works, his life, and his use of language in this fun one-time class.  

Poetry Unlocked: Edgar Allan Poe

Dana Lorelle, Writing, Vocabulary, Essays

In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, examining the story's setting, characters, and meaning and the author's history, while creating a work of art to illustrate the story.

Critical Analysis: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Kandy Crosby-Hastings

In this 12-week semester literature class for high school, students will read, analyze, discuss, and write about the works and life of Edgar Allan Poe.

High School Literature: A Semester of Edgar Allan Poe

Jennifer Smith, MA

In just 40 years of life, Edgar Allan Poe wrote over 40 short stories, invented the modern detective novel, wrote numerous poems, and influenced future writers. Yet, he could not escape personal tragedy or his own self defeating nature! 

The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe

In this 4-week literature and poetry class, students will read and analyze some of Edgar Allan Poe's creepiest works.

Explorations in Literature: The Poetry and Prose of Edgar Allan Poe

In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, examining the story's setting, characters, and meaning and the author's history, while creating a work of art to illustrate the story.

Critical Analysis: The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe (ages 11-13)

In this self-paced course we will read, discuss, and analyze gothic tales from author Edgar Allan Poe

Book Club: The Dark and Twisted Gothic Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

Choreography by Rae

In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe, examining the story's setting, characters, and meaning and the author's history of macabre and meaningful writing. 

Critical Analysis: "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe

In this 2-week class, students will analyze and write about the ideas presented in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar."  

What Made It Seem Real? The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe

Critical Analysis: The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe (ages 14-18)

In this 2-week class, students will analyze and write about the ideas presented in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar." 

In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, examining the story's setting, characters, and meaning and the author's history, while creating a work of art to illustrate the story. 

Critical Analysis: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe for Middle Schoolers

In this one-week class, students analyze the theme, style, rhythm, meter, setting, symbolism, and meaning of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven." 

Understanding The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe: A Poetry Analysis

In this 4-week class, learners will analyze why the story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe was influential on detective fiction.

Inventing Detective Stories: Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue

In this 4-week class, learners will analyze why the story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe was influential on detective fiction. 

Shadows & Ink: A Waldorf Journey Through Edgar Allan Poe

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