Shakespeare's Tragedies: A Comprehensive Curriculum
This comprehensive curriculum offers students an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's plays through detailed study guides, discussion questions, mini quizzes, vocabulary activities and cross-curricular projects with optional graded work.
Teacher Jade's Writing Academy
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
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2-4 hours per week. This self-paced course provides students and parents with all the necessary tools to guide and assess their work. While the core assignments are required to ensure foundational understanding, optional writing prompts and cross-curricular projects offer additional enrichment opportunities. This flexible structure accommodates different learning styles and paces, making it suitable for a diverse range of students.Assessment
Worksheets and quizzes are provided along with answer keys and interactive graded lessons. Writing assignments and projects are included along with grading rubrics and guidelines to generate feedback.Grading
Final grades and certificates of completion are available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁? This self-paced course offers an in-depth exploration and full comprehensive literature packet of Shakespeare's most renowned tragedies: "Hamlet," "Macbeth," "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Othello." Students will engage with the texts through detailed reading, analysis, and cross-curricular projects. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱? "Hamlet" – Character analysis, themes of revenge and madness, historical context, and soliloquies. "Macbeth" – Ambition, power, fate vs. free will, and the supernatural elements. "King Lear" – Familial relationships, loyalty, madness, and justice. "Romeo and Juliet" – Love, conflict, fate, and the impact of family dynamics. "Othello" – Jealousy, race, manipulation, and trust. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱? The course is divided into four modules, one for each book. Each module includes: - Reading assignments - Discussion questions - Vocabulary sheets - Project-based activities - Quizzes to check comprehension - Writing prompts - Cross-curricular projects 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁? This is a self-paced course, allowing students to work through the material at their own speed. Each module provides a comprehensive study guide, and students will have access to a variety of resources including videos, slides, and interactive activities. Guidance will be provided through written instructions and occasional video explanations. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲? The teaching style is student-centered and project-based, emphasizing active learning and critical thinking. Students will engage with the material through hands-on projects, creative assignments, and thought-provoking questions. This approach aims to make learning enjoyable and meaningful. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲? While this is a self-paced course, learners will have opportunities for interaction through: - Messaging the instructor for support and additional help (this is also offered through Teacher Jade's Office Hours) - Submitting their projects and written work for feedback 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: - Discussion Questions: After each reading assignment, students will answer discussion questions that promote deeper understanding and critical thinking. - Vocabulary Sheets: Students will expand their vocabulary with words from the texts, reinforcing their language skills. - Project-Based Activities: Each module includes creative projects, such as dioramas, character journals, and thematic art projects. - Quizzes: Interactive multiple-choice quizzes will assess students' comprehension of the material. - Writing Prompts: Students will respond to prompts that encourage them to think critically about the themes and characters. - Cross-Curricular Projects: Activities will integrate subjects like science, history, math, and art to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to:
1. Analyze and interpret complex texts:
- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
2. Determine themes and central ideas:
- Identify and analyze the themes and central ideas of each tragedy and their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another.
3. Understand the structure of drama:
- Analyze how Shakespeare’s use of structure contributes to the meaning and impact of the plays, including how the acts and scenes fit together to provide the overall structure of the plays.
4. Analyze character development:
- Examine how characters, particularly protagonists and antagonists, develop over the course of the plays, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or themes.
5. Interpret figurative language:
- Identify and analyze Shakespeare’s use of figurative language, including metaphors, similes, and personification, and explain their meaning and contribution to the themes and tone of the plays.
6. Conduct research projects:
- Conduct short research projects to answer questions or solve problems, using several sources, and present findings on topics such as the historical context of the plays and their modern adaptations.
7. Write arguments and explanatory texts:
- Write clear and coherent arguments or explanatory texts that introduce claims or topics, support them with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and demonstrate understanding of the literary works.
8. Present information and findings:
- Present claims and findings in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound reasoning, and well-chosen details about Shakespeare's tragedies.
9. Use technology and digital media:
- Use digital tools and resources to produce and publish writing, and to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.
These learning objectives ensure that students not only engage deeply with the texts but also develop critical skills aligned with Common Core Standards, preparing them for higher-level analysis and academic writing.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Hamlet
Learners will read Hamlet and complete the literature packet which contains: a study guide, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheet, interactive quiz, writing prompts, and cross curricular project ideas. Lesson 2:
Macbeth
Learners will read Macbeth and complete the literature packet which contains: a study guide, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheet, interactive quiz, writing prompts, and cross curricular project ideas. Lesson 3:
Othello
Learners will read Othello and complete the literature packet which contains: a study guide, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheet, interactive quiz, writing prompts, and cross curricular project ideas. Lesson 4:
King Lear
Learners will read King Lear and complete the literature packet which contains: a study guide, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheet, interactive quiz, writing prompts, and cross curricular project ideas. Other Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Academy teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Supply List
All class materials are provided by the instructor. Families are responsible for purchasing or borrowing the texts.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 (𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿):
I started my path to teaching in college when I volunteered with AmeriCorps. I went on to teach in traditional public schools after I completed my M.Ed. and received my teaching license, but I quickly learned the school environment was not the ideal setting for myself or my child. That is when I transitioned to homeschooling and teaching online. I have been teaching writing course for fifteen years. My primary objective in each class is to help the learners feel comfortable and gain confidence in their writing.
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Ages: 14-18
