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"We're All Mad Here" High School English (Full-Year Grades 9 & 10) Semester 2
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE TAKEN SEMESTER 1 *This is a full-year curriculum for grades 9-10, divided into two semesters. Separate enrollment is required for each semester. Semesters may be taken independently or consecutively; however, be advised that units will build on each other to some degree. Semesters are subject to vary in length in an effort to schedule the course in accordance with traditional, American holiday breaks; however, each semester shall be priced equally. The full...
In this course students will… -determine theme; -analyze plot and its various phases; -examine how literary elements affect plot progression, assist in character development, and convey meaning, including: motif, symbol, foreshadowing, echoing, flashback, opposition, metaphor, irony, foil, choice of language; -understand the mono-myth (Hero’s Journey), The Heroine’s Journey, The Villain’s Journey, and character archetypes; -develop an understanding of modern pop-culture. This course provides opportunities to for students to develop the following skills: 1.Explain the function of character. 2.Explain the function of setting. 3.Explain the function of plot and structure. 4.Explain the function of the narrator or speaker. 5.Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbolism. 6.Explain the function of comparison. 7.Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of a portion or whole text.
Credentialed teacher with almost 20 years of experience in education. Certified AP English teacher, forensics coach(speech and debate), with an extensive background in drama. I have taught in multiple states in the U.S. and spent three years teaching in China. I am traveler, chef, poet, and storyteller, specializing in writing instruction, literary analysis, creative projects, and above all, building student teacher relationships.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned weekly homework, unit projects, and periodical writing assignments. The majority of the homework in this course will be reading, as students will typically be expected to read approximately 70-100 pages a week. Students will also be assigned 1-2 poems or a short nonfiction piece to read and analyze each week. Additional activities may also be assigned.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessments will take the form of projects and essays. In some cases class time will be provided; however, most of the work will be done independently. Essays will be assigned throughout the course. Smaall projects may be assigned throughout the course, with a major project at the conclusion of each semester in lieu of a final exam.Grades Offered
*Letter Grade Available by Request Students shall be evaluated overall by a combination of engagement, progression, and learning. Rather than waste time on trivial grading, much of the work in this course is designed as exercises in order to promote student development. Students that are actively engaged and put forth the effort will excel with the assessments. That being said, it is the finish product that is more important when it comes to student assessment. In lieu of formal exams, this course will use essays and projects as the primary form of student assessment. Essays and projects must be submitted on the date due. Work submitted after the deadline may not be evaluated or scored. Essays will be graded based on the 9-point AP rubric and then modified to the 5-point scale. All other assignment will be graded based on the 5-point scale, then weighted appropriately. The 5-point scale: A=5 (4.5-5): Far surpasses all standards and expectations B=4 (3.5-4.4): above average, exceeds standard C=3 (2.5-3.4): Meets standard expectations and requirements D=2 (1.5-2.4): Needs improvement/meets some expectations but falls below standard F= 1 (0-1.4): Does not meet standard expectations 0=0: did not turn in or did not complete Weighting 20% Engagement and effort 20% Homework/daily assignments (Trimester folder) 20% Essays 40% Projects (A note on grading: My classes are designed to be easy to pass provided students put forth the effort; however, I do not grade easily. I expect my students to always give me their best effort, but quality of a finished product and assessment of learning, knowledge, and understanding require more than just effort. In other words, I am an easy C, but a hard A.)
Students are required to obtain their own copies of books in this course as well as their own access to the films. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde,” Robert Louis Stevenson “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Oscar Wilde “Frankenstein,” Mary Shelly “Superman: Birthright,” Mark Waid “MacBeth,” William Shakespeare Films “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” The Reduced Shakespeare Company: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All content in this course is deemed G, PG, or PG-13; however, individual opinions are always subject to vary. Parents are always recommended to review all books and films prior to enrollment.
“Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde,” Robert Louis Stevenson “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Oscar Wilde “Frankenstein,” Mary Shelly “MacBeth,” William Shakespeare “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” Mark Haddon, “A Prayer for Owen Meany,” John Irving, “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,” Douglas Adams (if time allows) Films “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” The Reduced Shakespeare Company: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)”
"I am not the teacher that you are looking for," as I wave my hand ever so slightly. I will not fill your students with rainbows and sunshine. I am not super high tech in the computer age. I don't offer fluff and I have no gimmicks. No puppies,...
Group Class
$468
for 54 classes3x per week, 18 weeks
50 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
6-16 learners per class