Short Horror Stories for High School English, Reading, and Literature
In this 8-week class, studnets will read shorts horror stories featuring a variety of authors and styles. A little scary, but not obscene and no vulgar language. Fun stories your learners likely haven't read before.
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will receive weekly feedback on their text analysis forms.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
• In this class, students will read eight short horror stories written by a variety of authors from past and present - each with a different style. • Students will also analyze each text, making objective (factual) and subjective (opinionated) observations. • Students will read a different story each week and turn in a completed text evaluation form before the next class • I will provide a brief video introduction each week with information about the authors and content and background of the stories. • I will encourage students to submit any questions or comments to the course message pages and reply to each within 24 hours. • I will post the full text of each story in .pdf format for each week’s lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence to read unfamiliar texts by reading a variety of stories in the horror genre.Students will learn to perform subjective and objective text analysis with a focus on providing specific support for their responses.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introductions and "The Fall of the House of Usher."
Introduction of the class structure and schedule and a preview of the first story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
"The Outsider"
"The Outsider" by H.P. Lovecraft 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
“Lamb to the Slaughter”
“Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce 1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
I will be available throughout the course to reply to any questions or concerns from students and parents.
Parental Guidance
Some of these stories are a bit violent and gory, as they are part of the horror genre. The material is not suited for studnets in middle or elementary school.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of Central Florida
Hello! I have been an English teacher at the university, high school, and middle school levels since 2006. My experience includes teaching college composition, rhetoric, and business communication as an adjunct professor; Advanced Placement Language and Composition, Advanced Placement Literature, British Literature, and ninth grade English honors at a high school; and the past nine years focusing on improving reading and writing skills as a sixth-grade English teacher at a high performing private school.
Prior to teaching, I earned an MA in English Language Arts Education, and before that, I served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years as a public affairs specialist (journalist).
I became a teacher because I love working with students and helping them learn. I've always enjoyed reading and writing, so teaching these subjects was a good fit for me. I believe being able to read well and write effectively are important in life, and I always do my best to help my students develop.
In my spare time, I enjoy getting together with my grandchildren,, going sailing, and playing the bagpipes.
I have also written four novels.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $120 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 14-18
