The Bard's Brilliance: Exploring Shakespeare's Masterpieces
In this 16 week course, students will dance with fairies, deceive others through a disguise, and fall dangerously in love as they read and discuss 3 of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
Ginny Chandler, M.Ed.
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What's included
16 live meetings
16 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. In order to truly appreciate Shakespeare, one must memorize a few quotations from his plays. Once this memorization occurs, Shakespeare's beautiful language will fill the mind and heart. I strongly encourage students to memorize the selected quotations.Assessment
If students would like to share their quotation memorization with the class, opportunity will be given.Class Experience
This 16 week course is an intensive study of 3 of Shakespeare's greatest plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and Romeo and Juliet. Each play will be read in class followed by teacher directed but student led discussion. In order to truly appreciate the genius of Shakespeare, it is crucial to understand the language of his time; therefore, we will study the meanings of Shakespeare's words and any cultural or time period significance. Shakespeare's plays contain some of the most beautiful quotations in all of literature, and this class will give students the opportunity to memorize select quotations and feast upon the magnificence of Shakespeare. I am extremely passionate about helping students understand Shakespeare and become able to see the world through his plays.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of Shakespeare's use of words, literary elements, and storytelling. By the end of this class, students will have read and analyzed 3 of Shakespeare's greatest works.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Session 1
Introduction to William Shakespeare
Class Reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Class Discussion and Shakespearean Activities 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Session 2
Class Reading of a Midsummer Night's Dream
Class Discussion and Shakespearean Activities 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Session 3
Class Reading of a Midsummer Night's Dream
Class Discussion and Shakespearean Activities 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Session 4
Class Reading of a Midsummer Night's Dream
Class Discussion and Shakespearean Activities 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
A Midsummer's Night's Dream- contains mild swearing referring to a donkey, a few moderate sexual references, and a few mild scenes of violence
Romeo and Juliet- contains mild sexual innuendo, a couple of anatomical references, scenes of violence (including murder and suicide), and the idea of feuding families
Twelfth Night-contains scenes of a woman dressing as a man, heavy alcohol use by a few characters, and references to death
Supply List
Students will need copies of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and Romeo and Juliet (preferably the Folger Shakespeare Library edition). Parents: If you do not want to purchase the play, there are wonderful free editions at https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/. https://youtu.be/1zqEiKcyJb0 https://youtu.be/wVF8Q-zZz00
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I'm Mrs. Ginny, and I am so very excited to guide your student through the world of books! In regards to my teaching experience, I taught 7th grade English for two years and 7th-12th English for six years. I currently tutor with three tutoring companies and offer private lessons at my home.
I have a M.Ed. in English Education from William Carey University, a B.A. in English with a minor in speech communications from William Carey University, and an A.A. degree from Jones College. Before leaving the public and private school system, I held an AA teaching license.
Every time I read a new book, I feel as though I have made a new friend, and I hope to help your student see reading this way. I am extremely passionate about the written word and will use this energy to foster the bookworm in your student!
On a side note- I love spending time with my family, reading aloud to my daughter, gardening, journaling, and READING!Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $288 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-3 learners per class
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