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CLASS SYNOPSIS
High School students will enjoy the spooky fall season and holiday by studying this classic novel through analysis, discussion, nonfiction texts, and an optional essay

OVERVIEW
    - Students will read 4 chapters prior to each class
    - Additional text-related nonfiction articles will be assigned to students throughout the course that will sharpen their understanding of concepts being discussed
    - Students will be asked to create a single discussion-question based off of the assigned reading
    - The class will engage in discussions revolving around instructor prompts/questions
    - One OPTIONAL essay will be offered 

NEED ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CREDITS?
This course includes a FREE OPTIONAL GRADED UPGRADE!
…complete with:
    - Vocabulary
    - Weekly reflective writing
    - Final Essay
GRADING SCALE:
    - Class interaction: 25%
    - Reflective writing exercises (average): 25%
    - Vocabulary Quizzes: 25%
    - Final Essay: 25%
NOTE:
- If this option appeals to you, please communicate to me through the conversations tab and I can get your learner set up! 
-  I offer this graded upgrade for FREE which includes the assignments, feedback, and a “report-card”
- The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved
-  If you need more in-depth guidance on the assignments, I offer exclusive (to my literature courses) private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10!  https://outschool.com/classes/tutoring-exclusive-literature-course-1-on-1-add-on-ela-mxK1LZfS?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

CONTENT
Dracula provides several opportunities for rich analytical discussion.  
Class discussion will revolve around the following novel-related concepts:
    - Corruption
    - Madness
    - Symbolism
    - Science, pseudoscience, and spirituality
    - Masculinity
    - Feminism
    - Mental illness / madness
    - Psychology

TEACHING STYLE
    - I want my students to discuss, interact, and learn from each other! Every chance I get,  I will encourage them to respond to others ideas
    - I hope to facilitate conversation, protect think-time, and pose questions that provoke deeper thought based on the central text. 
    - I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking. 
    - While I will challenge students to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated.  
    - I love interacting with my students!  I will be apart of the conversation as well 😁
    - Lecture-style lessons will be taught to ensure all students comprehend concepts and themes
    - Tied to all of my literature courses is an exclusive private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10. When students sign up the course, they will be given a link to that session that they can attend when needed for homework help and instructor-guidance on papers and reading
    - The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved.

SCHEDULE
CLASS 1: Biography, introductions, instructions
CLASS 2: Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 
CLASS 3: Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8
CLASS 4: Ch. 9, 10, 11, 12
CLASS 5: Ch. 13, 14, 15, 16
CLASS 6: Ch. 17, 18, 19, 20
CLASS 7: Ch. 21, 22, 23, 24
CLASS 8: Ch. 25, 26, 27

✨CELEBRATE EVERY SEASON WITH ME THROUGH THE STUDY OF CLASSIC NOVELS:✨
Check out my other High School “Season’s Readings” courses:

✨FALL (September-October (begins after USA Labor Day))
🧛‍♂️ Dracula by Bram Stoker
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-dracula-novel-study-or-8th-and-9th-grade-reading-club-H8u709Aw?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

✨LATE WINTER (January-February)
🖼️ The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
https://outschool.com/classes/seasons-readings-the-picture-of-dorian-gray-novel-study-AkFvtLZp?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link