What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be assigned reading pages each week.Assessment
includedClass Experience
***Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is set on the windy moors of Yorkshire and depicts the tragic and ill-fated love between Catherine Earnshaw and her father’s adopted son, Heathcliff. Brontë has crafted a timeless masterpiece that honestly depicts the pain and anguish felt from love, hatred, and revenge. For over 150 years, millions of readers have found Wuthering Heights to be a must-read of the greatest classical novels in English Literature. It has been translated into stage, film, and television for decades. Completed as her only novel before her death, Emily Brontë is generally considered one of the most talented and gifted storytellers to have ever lived.*** My absolute faaaaavorite book!! 'Wuthering Heights', a challenging yet rewarding text! We will be taking a slow and steady approach to fully comprehend not only the book itself but also the historical era in which it was written, the character's motivations, the author's style, and language which is a crucial aspect of literary analysis. These are complex skills that will serve students well in future literary studies. This book club is a class that is designed to be enjoyable, interactive, and educational! The focus of our study is a book that was written over two centuries ago, providing a rich opportunity for in-depth literary analysis. I believe in using a variety of engaging activities to facilitate learning and make the process more enjoyable! These include character bingo games, which help to reinforce understanding of the different personalities in the book, and Blooket-style trivia rounds, which test and consolidate knowledge in a fun and competitive way! In addition to these activities, we also have lively discussions about each chapter. This not only helps to deepen understanding of the text but also encourages social interaction and the development of communication skills. I once saw a quote that said, "A 5 second recap of Wuthering Heights.... "it rains a lot and everyone hates each other." It gave me a good laugh! Clearly, the book is so much more than that... but to sum it up in 5 seconds... yes, it rains a lot, and yes, everyone hates each other! HA!
Learning Goals
Literary analysis
Book club
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Pages 1-60
A lesson on story arc - dynamic and static characters - brief author biography on Emily Bronte. Read pages 1-60 for homework after class.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Pages 60-120
Literary symbols. Summary social discussion. Blooket game for chapter Q&A. Read pages 60-120 for homework after class.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pages 120-180
Literary analysis skills part 1. Summary social discussion. Blooket game for chapter Q&A. Read pages 120-180 for homework after class.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Pages 180-240
Literary analysis skills part 2. Summary social discussion. Blooket game for chapter Q&A. Read pages 180-240 for homework after class.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Wuthering Heights - Penguin Edition is recommended for ages 14+ but please do your own research to confirm you are okay with your student reading this novel.
Supply List
Each student will need their own copy of Wuthering Heights - I will be using Penguin Classics Edition in class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
My degree is in creative writing and literary analysis.
(I specialized in 19th and 20th century literature.)
In addition to this, I have been tutoring English and AP English for over 3 years and homeschooling my own son for over 9 years.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $120 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-8 learners per class