Women in Literature
Come join us as we explore the power of the written word and how women like Shelley, Austen, Dickinson, Blume, and more have, over the centuries, used literature not only as entertainment but also as a voice for change.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
14 weeks
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to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week I will post to the classroom a list of 3-7 questions due the following Saturday. There will also be a list of 2-5 research topics or projects, and each student will choose one that interests them. Answers for the research topics only have to be a paragraph or two. This is also due Saturday of each week. Homework can either be sent through the communication function of Outschool (email) or posted on the classroom page. Each project is be written clearly and with any references noted. (No cut and paste)Assessment
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Welcome to women in literature! If you have a passion for reading, learning about incredible women through history, and discussing different aspects of literature, then come and join us! We will learn about women writers from different genres, time periods, and writing styles. What inspired them to write? What was their process? Why was writing important to them? This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Students will read and learn about different women in literature. We will talk about the themes of the stories and the lives of the writers. We will also discuss how literature can shape a culture and impact society.
Students will be responsible for weekly written assignments, which will include reviews of short videos on Youtube, reading short passages or articles, and exploring their own literary voice.
Our goals for this class are to:
Write about what we learn through a traditional essay format.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.
To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals
Recognized Inequities and their causes
Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Biographies
Explore the personal stories of women writers including Anne Frank and Malala Yousafzai Lesson 2:
The early 1800's
Explore the writings of the Bronte Sisters and Jane Austen Lesson 3:
International Authors
Stories from around the world Lesson 4:
Poetry
Explore women poets from Emily Dickinson to Maya Angelou Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some of the novels discussed may contain adult themes: slavery, racism, discrimination, sexism, abuse.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Ages: 13-18
