When Women Write: Jane Eyre Self-Paced
Arguably author Charlotte Brontë's most beloved novel, Jane Eyre is a classic that stands the test of time. Go at your own pace! #academic
Kendra Fletcher
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Reading and optional creative projects.Assessment
Assessments are offered through project and essay feedback.Grading
Letter grades on a 100-point scale (American system) are offered when requested prior to the start date of the course. Once the course has begun, I will not be able to offer a letter grade if not previously requested.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Arguably author Charlotte Brontë's most beloved novel, Jane Eyre is a classic that stands the test of time. But what was it like to be a female author in a time when women were not valued outside of domesticity? What are the themes Ms. Brontë wove through her story of a young orphaned girl-turned-governess and her unlikeable employer? How does a book like 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒚𝒓𝒆 remain popular over 170 years after its publication? In this 5-week course, we'll read 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒚𝒓𝒆 together, exploring themes of feminism, loss, loneliness, and love. I'll introduce you to author Charlotte Brontë, bring historical context to life, and help you develop a passion about the story (which means you might end up hating it just as much as you might end up loving it!) -Teaching videos will be uploaded to the classroom and questions and assignments will be posted for the week. You can watch the video when it works for you and answer the questions on your time schedule. Flexibility is key! -We will stick to a reading schedule that guarantees book completion in the 5-week course time, if that's your goal. It's a lot of reading (roughly 10 chapters per week), but listening to an audio version is perfectly acceptable if that is better for you. However, you will want to be able to take notes. -Class participation and discussion by way of the chat feature will be a great way for us to learn together. Come prepared to talk (type!) about the story, the chapters we're covering, unfamiliar 19th-Century vocabulary, and give us your thoughts and opinions about Charlotte Brontë's 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒚𝒓𝒆. -This course also includes creative project options, such as memes to create, poems and story rewrites to craft, and other goodies I’ll offer to those who’d like to enhance their reading with some creativity. Students will have the opportunity to share their finished work with me and each other if they like. -An essay topic will be assigned during the 3rd lesson so that you can begin forming an opinion and a thesis. I will read and return your essay with notes and feedback, with the goal of helping you be a better reader and lover of literature.
Learning Goals
CCSS
RL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS
RL.8.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS
RL.9-10.10
By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS
RL.11-12.10
By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSS
W.8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS
W.8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
CCSS
W.8.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS
W.8.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSS
W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS
W.9-10.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
CCSS
W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS
W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSS
W.11-12.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSS
W.11-12.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
CCSS
W.11-12.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS
W.11-12.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
An Introduction to Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre
In this lesson, you will be introduced to one of the most important female authors of Western Literature. How is Brontë's life a guide to her writing? Why is Jane Eyre an influential work? When you have finished viewing the lecture, you'll be prepared to read the first ten chapters. Lesson 2:
Discussing Chapters 1-10
In this lesson, we will discuss chapters 1-10. We will also discuss the week’s project, as dramatic readings were popular entertainment in the 1800’s. Lesson 3:
Discussing Chapters 11-20
In this lesson, we will discuss chapters 11-20. We will also discuss the essay project and what to expect. Lesson 4:
Discussing Chapters 21-30
In this lesson, we will discuss chapters 21-30 and analyze the major themes of Jane Eyre. Hint: Freedom! Other Details
Supply List
A copy of 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒚𝒓𝒆 will be required. There are many editions available for purchase online or in local bookstores; just be sure to get an unabridged copy. My resource recommendations are available here: https://www.kendrafletcher.com/outschool-courses
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of the Pacific
I first read 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝑬𝒚𝒓𝒆 when I was 12, just for fun. It moved me deeply, both because of its compelling story and because Ms. Brontë was such a masterful storyteller. As an author myself, I particularly enjoy studying the works and perspectives of other female authors. The more I teach this course, the more we all learn!Reviews
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