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English Class for High Schoolers: Common Core Reading and Writing Skills
A Week of Creeps and Weirdos: 19Th Century Horror Literature, Summer Camp Style
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This literature class is designed for the student who: 1. Has an interest in weird, spooky, and macabre stories. 2. Can read but doesn't necessarily do it. (Of course, avid readers are welcome, too.) 3. Wouldn't mind reading short stories by the authors of such classic novels as Frankenstein and The Time Machine (as long as they don't have to do it alone). Each day we will begin with biographical information and historical background. We will read and discuss the stories, decoding the...
I always want to say it's because I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, but I'm actually not. I just like reading about them.
All stories will be provided by the teacher. Students should have a notebook for notes and journaling. The use of a quill pen is highly encouraged; otherwise, a regular pen or pencil will do. (Just kidding about the quill pen, but I might make one for myself. Here is a tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EIgYQZZIes )
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Some of these stores are a deep, bloody red, and others are more psychologically gruesome., so this course might not be suitable for every reader. "The Diary of a Madman" is especially dark and includes several cold-blooded murders.
A retired English teacher, I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and a bachelor's degree in Language Arts Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I currently work as a reading and writing coach for students of all ages. (Continued below...
Group Class
$125
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
75 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-9 learners per class