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Ficción fantástica
En este curso en vivo de 4 semanas, los estudiantes leerán cuatro historias clásicas de fantasía en su totalidad. Seguirán preguntas de lectura guiada y las discutiremos utilizando el método socrático durante las reuniones de clase.
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Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 5 - 8
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Course Description: In this four-week class, students will read and discuss four classic fantasy short stories. Class meetings will utilize a Socratic format where the instructor facilitates a discussion using guided questions. This enables students to interact with each other, the instructor, and the content more actively than in a traditional lecture-style course. Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Golden PotStudents will read ETA Hoffmann's "The Golden Pot" in its entirety. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 2Lesson 2Leaf by NiggleStudents will read JRR Tolkien's "Leaf by Niggle" in its entirety. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 3Lesson 3The April WitchStudents will read Ray Bradbury's "The April Witch" in its entirety. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.Week 4Lesson 4SunbirdStudents will read Neil Gaiman's "The Sunbird" in its entirety. We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions. There will also be an optional written assignment.
- Students will hone their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, practice actively participating in group discussions, and gain a better cultural and analytical understanding of their world.
- Students will come away having read several classic short stories in their entirety.
- Students will develop a greater understanding of literature and culture.
- Students will gain the opportunity to read dense texts in small, age-appropriate chunks, which enables them to develop their reading comprehension and analytical skills in a meaningful way.
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach the liberal arts at a classical school. I’m also a professional creative writer and journalist. I love helping students of all ages understand and interpret difficult subjects and learn how to crystallize their thoughts in writing and oral communication. I believe studying literature is a wonderful way to facilitate this kind of growth and learning.
1 - 2 horas semanales fuera de clase
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Frecuencia: incluidoComentario: incluidoDetalles: Reading assignments will be required prior to each class meeting. Weekly optional writing assignments of around 250 words will also be offered. I will provide grading and feedback on these assignments if it is desired. In order to receive a grade for the course, students must complete at least one of these assignments. They can complete another assignment to replace a grade if they wish, for up to four completed assignments. A student who does not complete any of the assignments but attends and meaningfully participates in each live session may receive a certificate of completion for the course if they choose. Written assignments are entirely optional. The only requirement for the course is reading and participating in class discussions.Letra de calificación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: Letter grades will be offered as an option for students who complete at least one written assignment.Certificado de finalización
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: A certificate of completion will be offered as an option for students who both attend and meaningfully participate in every live session.
If your student wishes to read more than the assigned stories in each collection, or if you prefer to have a physical copy of the books themselves, below are the editions we will be using in this course: Bradbury, Ray. The Golden Apples of the Sun and Other Stories. New York: William Morrow, 1997. Gaiman, Neil. M Is for Magic. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. Hoffmann, ETA. The Golden Pot and Other Tales. Translated by Ritchie Robertson. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. Tolkien, JRR. Tales from the Perilous Realm. New York: William Morrow, 2021.
Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent perspectives. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the syllabus in order to determine if they wish their child to analyze and discuss this content. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
Bradbury, Ray. The Golden Apples of the Sun and Other Stories. New York: William Morrow, 1997. Gaiman, Neil. M Is for Magic. New York: HarperCollins, 2008. Hoffmann, ETA. The Golden Pot and Other Tales. Translated by Ritchie Robertson. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. Tolkien, JRR. Tales from the Perilous Realm. New York: William Morrow, 2021.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
2 Grado
Maestría en Filosofía desde Northern Illinois University
Licenciatura en Filosofía desde Illinois Wesleyan University
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach...
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25 US$
semanalmente o 100 US$ por 4 clases1 x por semana, 4 semanas
55 min
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Edades: 10-14
1-18 alumnos por clase