The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Their Lives Represented in Music and Media
Students will learn historical facts and discuss the modern media portrayal of each of Henry VIII's wives.
Louise DeLane Gast
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4.8
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn biographical information and historical facts about each of Henry VIII's wives. We will talk about their family background, upbringing, social status, and popularity. We will also learn about their relationships with Henry VIII and how their lives were controlled by his desperation to produce a male heir and his infamous ego. We will discover how their relationships with Henry ended and what happened to each of them afterward. After we have summarized their history, we will look at how the media has portrayed them in film, television, and stage productions. We will talk about the new musical, "Six", "The Spanish Princess," "The Tudors," "The Other Boleyn Girl," and more. Students will talk about how the women may be portrayed in a certain way for dramatic effect and how the historical facts may be embellished or changed slightly. We will cover two queens per week: Week one: Catherine of Aragon Anne Boleyn Week two: Jane Seymour Anne Of Cleves Week three: Catherine Howard Catherine Parr
Learning Goals
Students will learn historical facts about the six wives of Henry VIII and talk about their portrayals in modern media.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the topics mentioned include execution and adultery. Some of the films and media referenced are for mature audiences.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I enjoy teaching fundamental through intermediate singing lessons, both private and group classes. I incorporate elements of sight singing, ear training, vocal exercises, performance techniques, and other aspects of musicianship into my instruction. The genres I focus on are classical singing, musical theatre, and jazz. I am comfortable working with students of all ages. My professional background includes a bachelor's degree in vocal performance, over 20 years of experience as a soloist and featured musical actress, and 10 years of experience teaching vocal technique and choral music. I also enjoy teaching reading/literature and any subject that involves culture, travel, or history. One of my great passions is world travel; I have traveled Europe extensively and speak Spanish on a conversational level.
For 7 years, I worked in public schools with students with special needs. I earned my master's degree in special education in 2016. It is important to me that all children are given an equal chance to learn and share their personality and interests. I am comfortable working with students with different abilities.
I believe that education should be fun, and that students should have more choices about what they want to learn and focus on in their school career. Students make more progress in subjects that they are interested in! I strive to customize lessons according to learner strengths and preferences, and I work to make each student feel successful and confident. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
