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Short Story Study for Spring: John Redding Goes to Sea by Zora Neal Hurston

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 11-15
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Let's celebrate Spring by studying a classic short story by Zora Neal Hurston through reading comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and short answer classroom discussion
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(122 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 2 weeks
1-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students will be asked to read the short story during the week before the second session

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 9
Intermediate Level
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CLASS SYNOPSIS
Let's celebrate Spring by studying a classic short story by Zora Neal Hurston through reading comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, and short answer classroom discussion

OVERVIEW
    • Vocabulary Glossary--A pdf of the text's most complicated words will be provided so that students can reference it while reading) 
    • Pre-reading Mini-Lesson--To begin class, I will share a lesson about the author and historical setting of the text.  I will also share the discussion questions so that students can look for responses during the reading of the story
    • Reading of the text--Students will be asked to read the short story between the two classes
    • Discussion-- The class will discuss and analyze the text based on the questions provided

CONTENT
Classic short-stories provide several opportunities for rich analytical discussion.  What they lack in narrative length, they make up for in quality academic content
Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-centered concepts:
    • Personal analysis
    • Critical analysis
    • Academic analysis
    • Literary elements
    • Figurative language

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 😁
    • Mini-lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes

SCHEDULE
    • Session 1: Introductions, instructions, biographical information and writing style, literary period
    • Session 2: Analysis discussion of the text


✨CELEBRATE EVERY SEASON WITH ME THROUGH THE STUDY OF SHORT STORIES:✨

📚 Read a seasonal short story every week before jumping into the once-a-week zoom meeting to discuss and analyze!
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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
A character gets swept away in a flood A mother thinks that her child is cursed by a witch
Supply List
NOTE: I am not affiliated with the following source
You can access the story for free, at the following link:
https://www.narrativemagazine.com/issues/stories-week-2016-2017/story-week/john-redding-goes-sea-zora-neale-hurston
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
NOTE: I am not affiliated with the following source You can access the story for free, at the following link: https://www.narrativemagazine.com/issues/stories-week-2016-2017/story-week/john-redding-goes-sea-zora-neale-hurston

Meet the teacher

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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

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