Study Skills: African American Literature and Culture Part 1
In this course, students will meet with the teacher to read and discuss African American literature and corresponding media through Socratic Seminars. We will practice note taking and finding main ideas.
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Students will work with instructor to evaluate and analyze historic African American literature and culture. We will read, watch, take notes, and discuss our topics in virtual Socratic Seminars. Each week we will connect twice for 45 minutes, pace will be determined based on the flow of the seminar. Students will be challenged to read aloud, demonstrate independent thinking by contributing relevant insights, respond to peers; make comparisons and contrasts; and analyze a plethora of ideas and historic events. Week One - Cornell Notes (1619 - 1770) Tuesday Unequal Opportunity Race & Triangle Slave Trade Sources: African American Policy Forum, The Unequal Opportunity Race New York Times, The 1619 Project Thursday Bacon's Rebellion Sources: The National Parks Service, Bacon's Rebellion Jacqueline Battalora, Birth of A White Nation Week Two - Compartment Notes (1770 - 1800) Tuesday The American Revolution & The Haitian Revolution Sources: The Root, Untold Stories of Black Patriots Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc, Toussaint Louverture: Liberator and leader of Haiti Thursday Phillis Wheatley Sources: Biography.com, Phillis Wheatley Harvard Square, Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square - Phillis Wheatley Oakland Literacy Coalition, Literacy By Any Means Necessary: The History of Anti-Literacy Laws in the U.S Week Three - Timeline Notes (1800 - 1860) Tuesday Chattel Slavery & The Cotton Gin Sources: PBS, Growth and Entrenchment of Slavery History.com, Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin Legacy Properties, Odell Cotton Gin Thursday The United States Census Sources: Brown University, The History of the Slave Ship Sally Biography.com, Benjamin Banneker NBC Stay Tuned, The Census Census.Gov Ancestry.com Week Four - (1860 - 1900) Tuesday - Outline Notes Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings Sources: PBS News Hour, Unearthing Sally Heming's Legacy at Monticello Film Clip, Sally Heming's an American Scandal Monticello.org Thursday - Mind Mapping Notes The Abolition of Chattel Slavery Sources: PBSLearningMedia.org, William Lloyd Garrison Standford.edu, Frederick Douglass History.com, Frederick Douglass Incredible History Each class meeting will be structured the same, with the respective literary selection above and note-taking concept. Students can anticipate the following daily class structure: Essential Question Intro to Note-Taking Tactic Literature Analysis Socratic Seminar Discussions Media Observations and Discussions Open Ideas Review and Recap
Learning Goals
Students will learn to take effective and useful notes.
Students will participate in Socratic Seminars in alignment with the Common Core Anchor Standards » College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening.
Other Details
Learning Needs
For students looking for a safe space to discuss, evaluate, and ask questions about African American history.
Parental Guidance
Discussions of African American history with popular resources from Discovery Channel, Crash Course US History, and other YouTube educational channels.
Pre-Requisites
Pen and paper! A basic understanding of the historic formation of America. Love history and want to take stronger notes? This is the course for you!
Supply List
Pen and paper. A notebook would be ideal to keep notes structured and organized. All information will be shared via links or PDF documents as requested by students but also shared in the chat during class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
US Constitution, Phillis Wheatley, History Channel, Biography, Hip Hughes History, CBS Sunday Morning, Crash Course US History, Museum websites.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
44reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Kingston University London
I have taught a range of ages from middle school English Language Arts to graduate school Communications and Theory; also, special workshops on the African American experience, entrepreneurship, and social media safety. I enjoy facilitating thoughtful discourse and making sure students are engaged and interested in the material. I like to work with students who participate in conversations and share ideas. I am open to feedback and excited to share my expertise in African American literature and culture.
I am an excellent teacher for study skills creative note taking. While in high school I attended many workshops on study skills. I used this information to take highly effective notes. Also, while in college I obtained a job as a note taker for the office of disability and veteran affairs. I took notes for students that were experiences challenges. All notes were neat, organized, and insightful. I am confident I can help anyone learn to take remarkable and insightful notes. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
weekly2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-18 learners per class
