When Women Write: Little Women

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Kendra Fletcher
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A 5-week university-prep literature study of Louisa May Alcott's classic, Little Women #academic

Class experience

US Grade 7 - 10
5 lessons//5 Weeks
ย Week 1
Lesson 1
Introductory Lecture and Discussion
During the first live meeting, I will be introducing you to the author and the novel, focusing on cultural, historical, and social issues covered in the story. You don't need to have any of ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ read yet, but feel free to start it if you like.
ย Week 2
Lesson 2
Discussing Chapters 1-11
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-11 by Socratic method. We will also discuss the weekโ€™s project and assignments.
ย Week 3
Lesson 3
Discussing Chapters 12-23
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 12-23 by Socratic method. We will also share our projects and discuss the essay due at the end of the course.
ย Week 4
Lesson 4
Discussing Chapters 24-35
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 24-35 and projects from the previous week.
ย Week 5
Lesson 5
Discussing Chapters 36-47
During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 36-47 and projects from the previous week. We will wrap up our study of ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ.
This class is taught in English.
Students will become familiar with Alcott's ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’•๐’•๐’๐’† ๐‘พ๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’, learn to identify its theme and motifs, and be able to draw educated conclusions from our rhetorical discussions.

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 6โ€“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.
Growing up without sisters, ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’•๐’•๐’๐’† ๐‘พ๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’ had instant appeal to me because I so envied the relationships of the March sisters. Their story of maturing and becoming such unique women moved me deeply, both because of its compelling personal narrative and because Ms. Alcott was such a masterful storyteller. As an author myself, I particularly enjoy studying the works and perspectives of other female authors.
Homework Offered
Weekly reading, an essay, creative projects, and dramatic reading prep. I give a lot of space for learning disabilities and non-neurotypical learners (I have a few in my own home!), so if you're hesitant about the class format, please reach out to me.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All essays are read and returned to learners with notes, helpful suggestions, and plenty of encouragement.
Grades Offered
A copy of ๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’•๐’•๐’๐’† ๐‘พ๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’ will be required. There are several free online versions that I encourage you to use, but if you want a hard copy (great for underlining and making your own notes as we read), I suggest The Sterling Unabridged, ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ, or the Oxford World's Classics. As long as your copy is unabridged, you're good to go!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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What happens when a learner is given the time and space to soak in a story and allow it to change their life? โ€œAha!โ€ moments are my goal, and itโ€™s why I adore leading worthwhile discussions about classic books. What good is it if we require a teen...ย 
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$89

for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min

Completed by 118 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 12-17
1-8 learners per class

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