Women of the Classics - Book Club

New class

Ages 14-18

Live Group Class

In the book club, students will read classic literature written by female authors.

Laura McVay B.A., M.A.

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4.5

Number of reviews:

(12 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week

2-12 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

45 mins in-class hours per week

Assignments

2-4 hours per week. Read passage assignment every week for pacing.

Class Experience

Welcome to our Book Club, where we celebrate the incredible works of classic female authors from England and America. Join us for inspiring weekly meetings that last 45 minutes, as we dive deep into a carefully selected book each month. Discover the profound impact these remarkable writers have had on literature and the world. If you’re seeking a vibrant community that values diversity, creativity, and unforgettable stories, you have found the perfect place. Come, be a part of this literary journey and enrich your reading experience!

February: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Week 1: Chapters 1-9
Week 2: Chapters 10-18
Week 3: Chapters 19-28
Week 4: Chapters 29-38

March: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Week 1: Volume 1, Chapters 1-7
Week 2: Volume 1, Chapters 8-15
Week 3: Volume 2, Chapters 1-15
Week 4: Volume 2, Chapters 16-31

April: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Week 1: Volume 1, Chapters 1-7
Week 2: Volume 1, Chapters 8-14
Week 3: Volume 2, Chapters 1-10
Week 4: Volume 2, Chapters 11-20

May: Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD
Week 5: TBD

June: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: NO Class on June 9th
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD

July: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD

August: Essays by Maya Angelou
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD
Week 5: TBD

September: The Tenant of Windfell Hall by Anne Bronte
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD

October: Spooky Short Stories by Female Authors
Week 1: The Lottery - Shirley Jackson
Week 2: The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell
Week 3: Man-Size in Marble by E. Nesbit
Week 4: A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf
Week 5: Kerfol by Edith Wharton

November: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Week 1: TBD
Week 2: TBD
Week 3: TBD
Week 4: TBD

December: TBD

Please know that any and every Book Club class that I teach can be made into a private homeschool club during school hours. Please ask about more information!

Learning Goals

Students will read a variety of female authors, eras, and genres.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

There will be some possibly scary content in the novels as well as mature (but not explicit) themes.

Supply List

Copies of each month's book
Composition Notebook
pen 
*suggestion - post it notes for students to save locations of interesting points for discussion

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Students must have a copy of each book.

Meet the teacher

Laura McVay B.A., M.A.

Joined July, 2020

4.5

12reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Alabama Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville

Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville

I am a certified, former classroom secondary English teacher with a BA and MA in English. I have tutored AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History, AP Government/Econ., AP Language, and AP Literature for over 10 years. I have also tutored ACT English and ACT Reading for several years. The materials that we use is content that I have gathered and used with all my face-to-face students.