The Night Circus Novel Study High School AP Level
What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Reading assignments and final project assignment.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Advanced Level
✨New to Outschool? Use code JodiMic20 to save $20 on this class!✨ Explore the complexities of Morgenstern's The Night Circus with this analytical high school AP level semester course. Designed to challenge and engage students in AP® Literature and other advanced High School English classes, this course provides students with a class to deepen understanding of this magical classic through discussion, essay, writing, debate and group work. This course is truly for students who love reading and going deeper into analysis of character and plot (camera on, engaging, participatory class). We will discuss symbolism, theme, characterization, and plot. As a former AP Language and Literature student, Ms. Jodi loves to lead students to think deeper and to draw out their analytical skills as they read amazing books and prepare for AP exams or college. As a Waldorf librarian for K-12 students, Ms. Jodi's goal for every class is to inspire a love for reading and for fantastic literature.
Learning Goals
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Part I: Plot and Character Analysis
~Pre-reading Debate
~Plot Analysis
~Character Analysis
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Part I: Discussion
~Discussion questions
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Part I: Essay Work
~Students will work in breakout room groups to write an essay
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Part I: Prediction Writing
~Prediction Writing
~Character Analysis
~Begin to read part II
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please read parent guidance online (common sense media) for this book.
Supply List
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Sketchpad 9x12
Colored Pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Phoenix
M.A. Applied Linguistics (IP)
AP Language and Literature student (3 credits earned)
B.S. Psychology
Yale University Overcoming Dyslexia Certificate (IP)
Master's work in Counseling and Library Science
Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified
Vimala Cursive Course and Coaching Completion
I am a Waldorf educator having worked as a school librarian and library/research subject teacher for 6 years with grades K-12 as faculty at a Waldorf school in rural Pennsylvania. I also worked as the first grade rest time teacher bringing calm and beautiful stories to this grade every day for many years. I have trained, been mentored by, and served along with some of the most experienced and dedicated Waldorf class and subject teachers in the world, some of whom have passed on and given me the greatest gift possible...to see their joy in teaching young souls. I also served as the reading coach for our school Reading Olympics team with over 40 students per year voluntarily coming to my library for an extracurricular where students were excited to read over 45 books a school year!
I have been offering comprehensive and affordable private lessons for Waldorf and other students around the world for several years. I also offer special Waldorf grades classes where students can connect with other students around the world. Our comfort with zoom now allows me to come to you no matter where in the world you may be! From day one, my students notice the improvement in their abilities and overall comprehension but parents especially note the change in their confidence. I get letters every day from parents telling me how much they see the confidence in their student improving after working with me. Each student has a unique learning style, and it’s my duty to find out what that is and adapt my lessons accordingly. Contact me today to find out how I can help you achieve your academic goals. As both a Waldorf former homeschooling mom and a teacher at a Waldorf school, I offer a unique experience to wherever your student may be-at home or at school-while needing extra lessons.
I have also taken private courses in archetypes for several years and studied the work of Carl Jung as a B.S. Psychology student. I am also a published writer in the Waldorf publication LILIPOH magazine. I lived on a Navajo reservation for several summers. I also have Masters classes in Library Science, Human Services, as well as diversity training. I ran a middle and high school library at the Waldorf school where I taught creative writing, library, and research classes for six years. I also worked in the Waldorf kindergarten and grades as an aftercare teacher.
I ran a high school library and worked extensively with students on research, book study, and analysis. I have also taught and tutored middle and high school advanced and gifted students on Outschool and other online platforms, including archeytpe and novel study for six years.
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Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $375 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class