Stranger Things Camp: Writing and Discussion
Cori Chapman
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(112)
In this class, students will learn film and popular culture analysis using "Stranger Things."
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Class 1: The first class will focus on introductions to each other and to the class. Students will know what to expect from the class and receive an overview of film elements before starting the series again. Students will learn how to view Stranger Things in the same way they would view a novel.
Homework: Watch season 1, episodes 1-4 and take notes to be turned in
Class 2: This class will cover the episodes 1-4, and focus on the time period the story takes place, which will be...Students will learn to improve their critical thinking and writing skills while also learning how to view a television show as an academic text.
Students tend to be more engaged when they have an actual interest in the content; I personally found that learning how to write well was easier when it involved topics I enjoyed rather than being forced to read books I found outdated and boring in high school. Any medium can be studied academically, including video games, television shows, books, comic books, and films. When I joined Outschool, I wanted to teach writing while also focusing on subjects that I am passionate about, and that students may be passionate about as well, like Stranger Things. While earning a degree in English, I learned how to write quality essays on numerous topics including film studies which is a part of English that is both interesting and engaging. As a teacher, I like to create courses that are both challenging and fun.
Homework Offered
A few short assignments4+ hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed through participation, and through the progression in their assignments.Grades Offered
The series is TV-14 due to violent content and mature themes. The series does contain some explicit language as well. Other clips from other TV shows/movies are also used (see above) to better explain the terminology.
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(112)
As human beings, we are always consuming popular culture. Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu have taken over our televisions with entertaining original series. As an Outschool teacher and avid binge-watcher, I create courses using...
Group Class
$105
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-9 learners per class
