"Your World. Your Way." 10th Grade World Literature (Semester 2)
This 10th-grade World Literature course is designed to meet the requirements for one semester of a year-long English course.
Shekema Dunlap, Ed.D.
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4.9
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What's included
14 live meetings
12 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will consist of a weekly journal entry that includes elements of research, analysis, and synthesis (generating new ideas based upon what they just learned). Students should expect to allocate 2-3 hours for reading and homework each week.Assessment
Two original video essays (mid-term and final) will also be required during the course.Class Experience
US Grade 10
This World Literature course is designed to meet the requirements for one semester of a year-long 10th-grade English course. Throughout the 14 weeks, students will be guided through a variety of texts (short stories, poems, essays, novels, nonfiction, etc.) from a variety of global perspectives. Live sessions take place once per week. New material will be provided during each class. Students will also learn grade-level appropriate vocabulary, grammar, writing skills. Homework will consist of a weekly journal entry (Google Doc) that includes elements of research, analysis, and synthesis (generating new ideas based upon what they just learned). Two original video essays (mid-term and final) will also be required during the course. Sample units include: Unit 1-African Literature Unit 2-Chicano/Hispanic/Latinx Literature Unit 3- Subaltern Literature (Women, LGTBQ, & Caribbean) Week 1--Overview of African Literature & Mythology + African Trickster Tales Week 2--Contemporary African in American Literature: Americanah (Students will need to purchase their own copies of the novel.) Week 3--Americanah (cont'd) Week 4--Intro Caribbean Literature + Kinkaid and Danticat Week 5--Overview of Mayan & Aztec Mythology + Hispanic/Latinx Literature Week 6--Chicano Literature "How to Tame a Wild Tongue" Week 7--Contemporary Latinx American YA Literature: The Poet X (Students must purchase their own copies of the text.) Week 8--The Poet X (Video Essay #1 due) Week 9--Overview of Asian Children’s Stories (China, Japan, and Korea) Week 10--Contemporary Asian American YA Literature: Parachutes (Students must purchase their own copies of the novel.) Week 11--Parachutes (cont'd) Week 12--Collection of Multicultural Short Stories: Student Choice Week 13--Video Essay Workshop/Writing Lab (Video Essay #2 due by Tuesday, April 25, 2023) Week 14--Final course reflections and video essay viewing party
Learning Goals
Throughout the 14 weeks, students will be guided through a variety of texts (short stories, poems, essays, novels, nonfiction, etc.) from a variety of global perspectives. New material will be provided during each class.
Students will learn grade-level appropriate vocabulary, grammar, writing skills. Soft skills such as executive functioning and active listening will also be reinforced.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As with all literature courses, there will sometimes be challenging topics. When these topics arise, we will approach them in an equitable, respectful manner. All voices will be heard and respected equally.
Supply List
Excerpts from the following major works must be purchased by each student: 🌟Americanah (Adichie) 🌟The Poet X (Acevedo) 🌟Parachutes (Yang)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined August, 2021
4.9
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Georgia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I am a nationally award-winning veteran educator with more than 15 years of classroom and administrative experience. I am certified to teach English, ESL, and Gifted in both Georgia and Texas. I have also taught the College Board's AP Language & Composition and AP Literature for 11 years. My work has been published in The NY Times, Huffington Post, NCTE's English Journal, ASCD, and Language Magazine. I received a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in Secondary English Education from Georgia State University. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, where my focus is equity and culturally affirming learning environments.Reviews
Live Group Class
$225
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
4-12 learners per class
