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Curso de cuentos clásicos: Mark Twain, Mary Shelley y más de los años 1830 a 1950

En este curso de 13 semanas, los estudiantes estudiarán piezas cortas aclamadas de la literatura clásica.

Yolanda Newton

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Qué está incluido

2 reuniones en vivo

1 horas 40 minutos horas de clase por semana

Tarea

1 hora por semana. Students will receive assignments in-between classes to help deepen their understanding of the piece they are working on. These assignments vary from week to week but may include a short creative or expository writing assignment, completing sheets based on figurative language, the creation of something simple like a drawing/illustration of the story setting, or something similar.

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés: desconocido

Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12

Students will study the short stories of 12 classic, acclaimed writers. Throughout the course, students will exercise high-level critical thinking skills, precision writing, creative writing, and literary analysis. The course is purposefully designed to touch on a variety of writing styles, giving students opportunities to practice their skills week-after-week on traditional short stories, a short play, a vignette, and a long-form poem. The genres of the fiction reading span include introspective fiction, suspense, classic gothic, non-fiction, and more. 

During the course, students will work on identifying literary devices and understanding the use of literary devices such as foreshadowing, flashbacks, imagery, anthropomorphism, irony, frame story, and more. 

At times, students will be introduced to the author of the piece, the historical context, or cultural norms of the time which affected the creation of the piece. A times students will be encouraged to make connections between the past work of fiction and their own lives and modern society. 

During the course, students will also receive assignments throughout the course which will allow students to improve or practice their expository and creative writing skills. 



> Can my student join the course even though it has already started? Can they join for only a few weeks and then leave?
Yes. With the exception of our Mark Twain story which extends over two weeks, the course is designed so that each short story’s instruction is self-contained within one week. This means that a student can join at the beginning of any week, and they can seamlessly join the group. This also means that a student a “pop-in” and join for a week or a few weeks and receive full instruction on the story/stories which we are working on during that time period. 


> How is the class structured?
Meeting 1 of the week
We will read and react to the short piece.
Students will receive direct instruction on background information on the author, historical context, genre, or style.
Students will receive an assignment to work on before our next class.


Meeting 2 of the week
Students will receive a short writing prompt based on the story
Student’s assignments will be reviewed and shared in class
Students will receive direct instruction on a literary device and make connections to the text or on connections to modern society



Short Story Calendar 
Week of Sept 11 Desiree's Baby by Kate Chopin
Week of Sept 18 The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Week of Sept 25 The Interlopers by H. H. Munro
Week of Oct 2 The Fly by Katherine Mansfield 
Week of Oct 9 The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley 
Week of Oct 16 The Hanging Stranger by Phillip K. Dick
 *** End of quarter, grades available. ***
Week of Oct 23 Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock (Story # 7)
Week of Oct 30 Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain
Week of Nov 6 Eve’s Diary by Mark Twain, part 2
Week of Nov 13 Trifles by Susan Glaspell (a One-Act play)
Week of Nov 20 NO CLASS
Week of Nov 27 The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce
Week of Dec 4 Home Burial by Robert Frost 
Week of Dec 11 Letter to Sarah Ballou by Sullivan Ballou
 *** End of quarter, grades available. ***
---> A second classic lit semester will be available on Outschool soon. Please follow the profile to be alerted. 








> Any required experience or knowledge learners need?
No, students do not need any prior knowledge to join this class. 


> Can you provide a grade for my student?
Yes! Students who complete at least 5 stories within the quarter are eligible to receive a grade issued from the instructor. Details on how grades are tabulated and provided are available once a student is enrolled. Students can join late, or take a week off for vacation, illness, or personal reasons, and still be eligible to receive a grade--as long as they are actively enrolled for 5 stories during the given grading quarter. 


> Do I need to buy these short stories?
No, I provide a copy of all stories where copyright allows. I provide links to the stories where copyright prevents this. If available, I will even provide links to audio readings of the piece if available. 

> Do my students have to read outside of class.
While I always provide the option to read outside of class, it is not required. On request, I can share resources that can help struggling readers engage with the story independently outside of class.

Metas de aprendizaje

Students will read short pieces from classic writers

Students will deepen their understanding of literary devices 

Students will practice a variety of writing form

Students will analyze short literary pieces

Otros detalles

Orientación para padres

These classic pieces have different subject matter, the authors take different approaches, and present in different styles. Some things students may read references to throughout the course include death, animal attack, abuse, specters, and murder. Some stories deal with the topics of racism, inequality, sexism, and war. The depth of description is fairly minimal as would be expected based on the publication dates of these pieces, ranging from 1830s to-1950s. >> If students have questions about sensitive or triggering topics discussed in a short story or class material, how will you handle it? These classes are not designed to be persuasive, moralistic, or ideological. However, sometimes students may bring up questions or comments inspired by the class’ material. All students have a right to feel comfortable in their class environment, all students have a right to be respected in their class, and all students have a right to ask questions and bring up topics that arise based on our class. I will work to foster an environment where all students feel comfortable expressing themselves. Students will learn that they can see things differently than others, and even the instructor, based on their own lived experiences--and that it is completely fine! Students will be told that it is to be expected that they have different opinions, reactions, and questions than others. As a soft skill embedded in the class, students will learn how to coexist in a classroom that is reflective of the community they will enter in the future--diverse. I will allow all students to ask questions and express their point of view as long as it is - done in a respectful manner, which aligns with appropriate behavior in an academic setting, and - is not aimed to inflict malice towards any individual or group of people, and - is accurate according to currently known facts (if it is based on something like history or science). While I do not anticipate any issues, I can share how I would handle them if they arise. > If a student asks a question, I will address it to the best of my ability. If it's something I don’t know the answer to, I’ll let them know that I will research it. > If a student expresses an opinion, they’ll be commended, and others will be allowed to express their thoughts as well. > If the nature of the question or statement is personal, I will encourage them to reach out to me privately on the Outschool platform. > If the topic sparks a conversation that becomes heated, I will use the tactics I have successfully used for years in educational settings to diffuse the situation and end the discussion. > If students want to have a longer, more in depth discussion, it might trigger me to create a one-time class to allow for fuller discussion and expression for those who would like to participate.

Lista de útiles escolares

Students will be provided copies of the stories, when allowable. Alternatively, they will be directed to where they can access the piece online for free. Most weeks students will have something to print for classwork. However, printing is not mandatory, and students can use a notebook and pencil/pen instead.

Recursos externos

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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente

The instructor, Yolanda Newton, is a licensed teacher with over 15 years of instructional experience, including World History, Sociology, American History, Reading, and English Language Arts. Her academic background includes sociology, history, women's studies, teaching theory, and Distance Learning Education. Mrs. Newton has taught History, Sociology, and English Language Arts for High School level students both in a traditional classroom setting and online, for an accumulation of over 10 years. Her experience includes working with Gifted students, multi-exceptional students, and special education. In addition to standard classes, Mrs. Newton has taught gifted and Advanced Placement Humanities classes. As a life-long learner, Mrs. Newton has participated in several subject-specific enrichment courses. For example, she attended a summer research event hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, where she focused on studying the Antebellum South. She continues to improve and grow as an educator and student and is currently enrolled in post-graduate classes to sharpen her skills in Distance Education.