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Literatura y composición estadounidenses: semestre 2 (inglés de escuela secundaria y educación en el hogar)
Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - B1
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Beginner
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created
Alineado con Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: This is an early/intermediate level English course that covers a variety of classic and contemporary American literature. Students in 8th-12th grade have successfully completed this course, as each student's level of proficiency is different. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: This class will touch upon various pieces of American literature from the Modern Period to the Contemporary Period. Students will determine how time periods influence writers, understand...
3 units//15 lessons//15 Weeks
Unit 1The Modern Period / Realism / Social SatireThe Modern Period / Realism / Social Satire5 lessons5 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1The Great Depression, Comma Splice, & Paraphrasing and Summarizing Text<<Anchor Text - Mockingbird / Supplemental Texts 1-3>> -Discuss classroom and homework expectations -Read an overview of the Great Depression and complete response writing -Review historical context and biography of Nelle Harper Lee -Preview elements of the novel -Understand and avoid the comma splice -Examine paraphrasing vs. summarizing text / complete a practical application Homework: Read chapters 1-7, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 2Lesson 2Themes, Apostrophes, and Sentence Openers-Discuss TKAM chapters 1-7 -Determine the narrator’s point of view -Locate themes in a text and identify a theme/central idea in a short passage -Analyze and synthesize “Sonnet” by James Weldon Johnson -Discover what is revealed by a character’s actions and/or words -Review apostrophe usage / complete practical examples -Introduce various sentence openers / rewrite a sentence with 3 different styles Homework: Read chapters 8-14, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 3Lesson 3Subject-Verb Agreement, Symbolism, Strong Verbs, and Active Voice-Review subject-verb agreement rules and complete a practical application -Discuss symbolism and symbols within the novel -Discuss a character’s motivations & courage -Emphasize writing with strong verbs -Rewrite passive sentences to improve verbs Homework: Read chapters 15-23, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 4Lesson 4Pronoun Antecedent Agreement, Response Writing, & Courage-Discuss “The Cake That Made Maycomb Famous” -Review pronoun antecedent agreement rules and complete a practical application -Choose a quote and complete response writing regarding point of view and societal significance -Revisit courage and discuss courageous actions within the text -Write a news report regarding the trial Homework: Read chapters 24-31, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 5Lesson 5Mockingbirds, Strong Paragraphs, & Integrating Textual Evidence-Discuss the meaning of the title -Complete a response writing regarding a possible “mockingbird” in the novel -Review a strong paragraph sample regarding Jem -Discuss techniques to smoothly integrate textual evidence -Using an excerpt, create citations using 3 different integration techniques -Review the essay prompt, rubric, and available resources Homework: Complete a 5 paragraph essay regarding 𝘛𝘰 𝘒𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘔𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥. *optional essay organizer provided*Unit 2The Contemporary Period / Dystopian FictionThe Contemporary Period / Dystopian Fiction4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 6Lesson 6Historical Context, Dystopian Litearture, & Misplaced Modifiers<<Anchor Text - Fahrenheit / Supplemental Texts 4-6>> -Introduce Ray Bradbury and discuss his inspiration to write -Complete light research regarding the 1950’s / share an interesting fact -Discuss the atomic age, entertainment, and other influences in the 1950s -Introduce dystopian fiction / identify common elements of dystopian literature -Highlight examples of misplaced modifiers Homework: Read Part 1, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 7Lesson 7Themes, Literary Devices, & Parallel Events-Follow the theme of isolation and loneliness and find an examples in the text -Discuss the circumstances surrounding a given text -Refresh similes, metaphors, and personification & complete response writing -Determine the overall meaning of the mechanical hound using figurative language -Review parallel structure for comparing items Homework: Read Part 2 / complete comprehension questionsWeek 8Lesson 8Characterization, Extended Metaphor, & the Pursuit of Happiness-Complete a characterization & response writing -Review allusion, alliteration, and irony and locate examples of each within the text -Examine the meaning behind “The Sieve and the Sand” -Discuss how point of view and life experience impacts one's idea of "The Pursuit of Happiness" Homework: Read Part 3 / complete comprehension questionsWeek 9Lesson 9Salamandar and Phoenix, Montag's State of Mind, & Response Writing-Discover the significance of the Salamander and the Phoenix -Analyze a quote and complete response writing regarding the Phoenix -Continue with Montag’s state of mind and parallel events -Introduce sentence framing and complete practical examples -Generate ideas for a character analysis -Take a position with response writing -Review essay prompt and rubric Homework: Complete a 5 paragraph essay regarding 𝘍𝘢𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘵 451. *optional essay organizer provided*Unit 3The Contemporary Period / Fantasy / Fairy TalesThe Contemporary Period / Fantasy / Fairy Tales6 lessons6 WeeksWeek 10Lesson 10Fairy Tales vs. Fantasies, Satirical Tools, & Commonly Confused Words<<Anchor Text - Princess / Supplemental Texts 7-9>> -Introduce the William Goldman -Discuss Goldman and fantasy behind the creation of the novel -Discuss common elements in fairy tales -Compare fairy tales to fantasies -Review satire and satirical tools -Discuss the shifting story-telling technique -Review commonly confused words & complete a practical application Homework: Read chapters 1-4, respond to comprehension questions, and complete grammar sectionWeek 11Lesson 11Relative Pronouns, Unclear Antecedents, and Author's Tone-Review relative pronouns and unclear antecedents / complete questions -Discuss tone vs. mood and determine the tone of selected texts -Compare and contrast Buttercup's decisions to real life decisions, as well as those made in fairy tales -Complete a response writing utilizing fairy tale elements Homework: Read chapter 5, complete a journal entry in a particular oratory style, and complete grammar sectionWeek 12Lesson 12Adding Humor to Dialogue, Sentence Edits, and Adding Transitions-Read selected journals -Discuss dialogue and what elements it can add to a story -Introduce two ways to add humor to dialogue & practice adding funny dialogue to scenarios -Complete sentences edits -Reinforce writing strong transition sentences, and view various transitions -Add transitions to a passage Homework: Read chapter 6 / complete a a series of journal entries in a particular oratory styleWeek 13Lesson 13Symbolism, Foreshadowing, and Illogical Comparisons-Read selected journals -Discuss symbolism and identify various symbols with the novel -Discuss foreshadowing and identify elements of foreshadowing within the book -Analyze characters within the novel -Discover how to use complex sentences as transition sentences and complete practical examples -Review illogical comparisons Homework: Read chapter 7+ / complete character inference chartsWeek 14Lesson 14Strong Themes, Frame Narrative, and Persuasive Response-Determine the most interesting and important details of the explanation section -Review finding and writing strong themes -Expand a theme topic to a full theme -Analyze frame narratives and discover why Goldman utilized this technique -Write a short persuasive response on whether or not Goldman's description of his own family life is tied to the fairy tale -Complete sentence edits Homework: Read "Buttercup's Baby" / choose a theme and write a response or complete the essay organizerWeek 15Lesson 15Analyze the Elements of a Successful Introduction and Conclusion-Discuss essay prompt in greater detail and share essay ideas -Analyze elements and an example of a successful introduction -Write an improved hook -Analyze elements and an example of a successful conclusion -Write an improved final thought Homework: Complete a 5 paragraph persuasive essay regarding 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦. *optional essay organizer provided*
- This course will reinforce critical analysis of text, synthesize ideas, understand and locate literary devices, use creative thinking and writing, develop supportive arguments, reinforce grammar and language usage, & write short responses and full essays.
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 I am a home educator with 17 years of teaching experience (ages preschool to 12th grade). During the early years, I taught and tutored local homeschool students in various subject areas. Around 8 years ago, I concentrated on teaching middle school and high school English. Then, I expanded my circle to include virtual learners in early 2020. Because I was a learner who found it difficult to understand the writing process, I am passionate about helping learners develop their writing skills. I have a proven track record of success in teaching writing to students of varying ages and abilities. I believe that even the most reluctant writers can learn to better express themselves with the right guidance and prompting. My experiences with my own children have given me insight into the challenge of working with different learning styles, as I have a college junior on the autism spectrum, a college sophomore with ADHD, and a gifted 11th grader. Meeting the demands of each child required a deep understanding of their individual strengths and needs, along with an adaptable mindset regarding educational strategies. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 -Successfully developed and implemented my own writing curriculum for middle and high school students -Instructed students regarding a variety of literary genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, and drama -Helped students develop critical thinking and writing skills through close reading, analysis, and discussion -Worked with students on a 1:1 basis, as well as in a classroom setting, to help them overcome specific writing challenges, such as grammar errors, punctuation issues, and difficulty organzing their thoughts -Provided feedback on student work and offered guidance on how to improve writing & critical thinking skills -Mentored other home educators implement strategies to help struggling writers, as well as provided them with resources and support
2 - 4 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: 1-2 por semanaComentario: según sea necesarioDetalles: Weekly reading and response writing are required for students requesting a grade. The response writing is mostly in the form of question-and-answer. Response homework will be graded and marked with full credit if thoughtful answers are provided. After completing each novel, students will write a full essay. Writing organizers and rubrics will be provided in advance. Essays will be graded according to the provided rubric. In addition, students who participate via verbal response or Nearpod answers will receive credit for class participation. Modified essay assignments are available upon request.Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: 1 después de finalizar la claseDetalles: All students will receive a completion report detailing the content covered during the semester. The report will include a final grade for those students who are requesting one. Students may choose instead to audit the course or partially complete the assignments.Calificación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles:
Book List: 1. To Kill a Mockingbird ISBN-10: 0060935464 / 13: 978-0060935467 *I have the Harper Perennial Modern Classics version* 2. Fahrenheit 451 ISBN: 978-1451673319 *I have the 60th anniversary edition, but I will also utilize an E-Text version* 3. The Princess Bride ISBN: 10: 0156035219 / ISBN 13: 9780156035217 *I have the Mariner Books version with the green cover showing Buttercup and The Masked Man* Pencil/pen and paper Computer for completing essays
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Please review the reading list to ensure suitability for your learner. There are various concepts in the novels that may be sensitive, such as racism, violence, suicide, and more. All ages and abilities are welcome in this course. However, please be advised that some learners will need parental support.
We may utilize off site documents, photos, or quick videos to explore related concepts.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Licenciatura desde University of Cincinnati
About Me My husband and I live near Cincinnati, Ohio with our three children: two have graduated and one is starting college credit plus classes. I have been homeschooling our children for 17 years. We enjoy spending time together as a family,...
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Clase grupal
270 US$
por 15 clases1 x por semana, 15 semanas
50 min
Completado por 93 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 12-16
7-13 alumnos por clase