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Lector universitario: El gran Gatsby
El Gran Gatsby a menudo figura en las listas de novelas que se espera que los estudiantes hayan leído cuando son estudiantes universitarios. Descubra la inspiradora profundidad y riqueza del texto en este curso que analiza la obra esencial de F. Scott Fitzgerald. #académico
Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Advanced
Are you a college-bound middle or high school student looking to read the best of literature that universities will have expected you to read before arriving on campus? If you're someone who loves to read, you probably can't wait to get started. But what if you are a reluctant reader who knows you'll have to read this stuff and try to at least make a stab at understanding it? Either way, we're going to bring this essential novel to life and enjoy the ride! 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒃𝒚 is hailed as one...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introductory Lecture and DiscussionDuring the first live meeting, I will be introducing you to the author and the novel, focusing on cultural, historical, and social issues covered in the story. You don't need to have any of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘣𝘺 read yet, but feel free to start it if you like.Week 2Lesson 2Discussing Chapters 1-3During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 1-3 by Socratic method. We will also discuss the week’s project and assignments.Week 3Lesson 3Discussing Chapters 4-6During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 4-6 by Socratic method. We will also share our projects and discuss the essay due at the end of the course.Week 4Lesson 4Discussing Chapters 7-9During the live meeting, we will discuss Chapters 7-9 and projects from the previous week. We will wrap up our study of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘵𝘴𝘣𝘺
Esta clase se imparte en Inglés.
- Students will become familiar with F. Scott Fitzgerald's 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒃𝒚, learn to identify its theme and motifs, and be able to draw educated conclusions from our rhetorical discussions. Modernism and social satire are discussed and students will become familiar with literary devices and strategies. CCSS RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS RL.8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS RL.9-10.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 9-10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. CCSS RL.11-12.10 By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 11-CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of the grades 11-CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently. CCSS W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS W.8.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. CCSS W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. CCSS W.8.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. CCSS W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS W.9-10.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. CCSS W.9-10.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. CCSS W.9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. CCSS W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. CCSS W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. CCSS W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. CCSS W.11-12.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
2 - 4 horas semanales fuera de clase
Evaluación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: Essays are carefully read and I provide feedback for each learner. Grades are available upon request.Calificación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles:
You will need a copy of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒔𝒃𝒚. An audiobook version is a great idea if you are a reluctant reader, but you'll also want to underline and make notes in a copy of the book where you can.
Fitzgerald's novel discusses anti-Semitism and racism. There are two tragic deaths depicted but they are not gory, and there is an adulterous relationship. A good resource for deciding if this novel is right for your learner is the Common Sense Media website.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Licenciatura en Música o Teatro o Artes desde University of the Pacific
What happens when a learner is given the time and space to soak in a story and allow it to change their life? “Aha!” moments are my goal, and it’s why I adore leading worthwhile discussions about classic books. What good is it if we require a teen...
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20 US$
semanalmente o 79 US$ por 4 clases1 x por semana, 4 semanas
50 min
Completado por 6 alumnos
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Edades: 14-18
2-6 alumnos por clase